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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,229.55, 724,524.44 and 230,549.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,229.55, 724,524.44 and 230,549.04 is: 345,670.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,229.55 : 724,524.44 = 230,549.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,229.55/724,524.44 = 230,549.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,229.55x = 724,524.44 × 230,549.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,229.55x = 167,038,412,945.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,038,412,945.79/483,229.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,670.94

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