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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,751.99, 483,714.95 and 229,849.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,751.99, 483,714.95 and 229,849.37 is: 316,980.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,751.99 : 483,714.95 = 229,849.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,751.99/483,714.95 = 229,849.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,751.99x = 483,714.95 × 229,849.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,751.99x = 111,181,572,949.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,181,572,949.26/350,751.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,980.59

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