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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,804.22, 483,792.12 and 229,902

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,804.22, 483,792.12 and 229,902 is: 317,056.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,804.22 : 483,792.12 = 229,902 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,804.22/483,792.12 = 229,902/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,804.22x = 483,792.12 × 229,902
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,804.22x = 111,224,775,972.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,224,775,972.24/350,804.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,056.55

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