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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339,505.16, 468,341.43 and 230,615.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339,505.16, 468,341.43 and 230,615.10 is: 318,129.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,505.16 : 468,341.43 = 230,615.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,505.16/468,341.43 = 230,615.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,505.16x = 468,341.43 × 230,615.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,505.16x = 108,006,604,848.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,006,604,848.79/339,505.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,129.50

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