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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,170.64, 724,608.27 and 230,317.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,170.64, 724,608.27 and 230,317.80 is: 345,406.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,170.64 : 724,608.27 = 230,317.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,170.64/724,608.27 = 230,317.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,170.64x = 724,608.27 × 230,317.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,170.64x = 166,890,182,608.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,890,182,608.21/483,170.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,406.30

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