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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,007.07, 482,883.46 and 229,217.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,007.07, 482,883.46 and 229,217.24 is: 316,237.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,007.07 : 482,883.46 = 229,217.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,007.07/482,883.46 = 229,217.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,007.07x = 482,883.46 × 229,217.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,007.07x = 110,685,210,382.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,685,210,382.35/350,007.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,237.07

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