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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,305.28, 676,957.92 and 229,844.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,305.28, 676,957.92 and 229,844.80 is: 344,767.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,305.28 : 676,957.92 = 229,844.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,305.28/676,957.92 = 229,844.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,305.28x = 676,957.92 × 229,844.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,305.28x = 155,595,257,730.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,595,257,730.82/451,305.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,767.20

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