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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,930.96, 466,265.48 and 230,724.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,930.96, 466,265.48 and 230,724.24 is: 318,345.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,930.96 : 466,265.48 = 230,724.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,930.96/466,265.48 = 230,724.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,930.96x = 466,265.48 × 230,724.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,930.96x = 107,578,748,511.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,578,748,511.24/337,930.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,345.35

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