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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,260.04, 719,035.86 and 226,734.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,260.04, 719,035.86 and 226,734.44 is: 340,170.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,260.04 : 719,035.86 = 226,734.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,260.04/719,035.86 = 226,734.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,260.04x = 719,035.86 × 226,734.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,260.04x = 163,030,193,057.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,030,193,057.02/479,260.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,170.64

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