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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339,499.67, 468,333.87 and 230,609.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339,499.67, 468,333.87 and 230,609.62 is: 318,121.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,499.67 : 468,333.87 = 230,609.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,499.67/468,333.87 = 230,609.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,499.67x = 468,333.87 × 230,609.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,499.67x = 108,002,298,777.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,002,298,777.42/339,499.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,121.95

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