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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449,757.44, 675,258.24 and 228,296.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449,757.44, 675,258.24 and 228,296.96 is: 342,761.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449,757.44 : 675,258.24 = 228,296.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449,757.44/675,258.24 = 228,296.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449,757.44x = 675,258.24 × 228,296.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449,757.44x = 154,159,403,406.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,159,403,406.95/449,757.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,761.21

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