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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,332.84, 483,538.07 and 229,403.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,332.84, 483,538.07 and 229,403.89 is: 316,628.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,332.84 : 483,538.07 = 229,403.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,332.84/483,538.07 = 229,403.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,332.84x = 483,538.07 × 229,403.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,332.84x = 110,925,514,221.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,925,514,221.09/350,332.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,628.94

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