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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,303.28, 676,954.92 and 229,842.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,303.28, 676,954.92 and 229,842.80 is: 344,764.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,303.28 : 676,954.92 = 229,842.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,303.28/676,954.92 = 229,842.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,303.28x = 676,954.92 × 229,842.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,303.28x = 155,593,214,286.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,593,214,286.58/451,303.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,764.20

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