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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,825.31, 506,003.96 and 230,643.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,825.31, 506,003.96 and 230,643.45 is: 318,152.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,825.31 : 506,003.96 = 230,643.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,825.31/506,003.96 = 230,643.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,825.31x = 506,003.96 × 230,643.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,825.31x = 116,706,499,624.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,706,499,624.67/366,825.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,152.80

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