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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,788.70, 700,219.86 and 230,002.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,788.70, 700,219.86 and 230,002.30 is: 345,021.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,788.70 : 700,219.86 = 230,002.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,788.70/700,219.86 = 230,002.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,788.70x = 700,219.86 × 230,002.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,788.70x = 161,052,178,305.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,052,178,305.68/466,788.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,021.59

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