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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,749.46, 475,419.93 and 230,032.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,749.46, 475,419.93 and 230,032.76 is: 317,222.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,749.46 : 475,419.93 = 230,032.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,749.46/475,419.93 = 230,032.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,749.46x = 475,419.93 × 230,032.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,749.46x = 109,362,158,656.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,362,158,656.91/344,749.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,222.13

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