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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,311.11, 483,590.30 and 229,457.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,311.11, 483,590.30 and 229,457.49 is: 316,756.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,311.11 : 483,590.30 = 229,457.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,311.11/483,590.30 = 229,457.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,311.11x = 483,590.30 × 229,457.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,311.11x = 110,963,415,279.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,963,415,279.06/350,311.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,756.77

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