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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,230.10, 700,845.15 and 231,034.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,230.10, 700,845.15 and 231,034.10 is: 346,551.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,230.10 : 700,845.15 = 231,034.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,230.10/700,845.15 = 231,034.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,230.10x = 700,845.15 × 231,034.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,230.10x = 161,919,128,469.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,919,128,469.62/467,230.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,551.15

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