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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,069.86, 723,501.12 and 230,527.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,069.86, 723,501.12 and 230,527.69 is: 345,264.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,069.86 : 723,501.12 = 230,527.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,069.86/723,501.12 = 230,527.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,069.86x = 723,501.12 × 230,527.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,069.86x = 166,787,040,961.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,787,040,961.74/483,069.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,264.85

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