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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,349.26, 725,038.17 and 230,656.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,349.26, 725,038.17 and 230,656.60 is: 345,991.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,349.26 : 725,038.17 = 230,656.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,349.26/725,038.17 = 230,656.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,349.26x = 725,038.17 × 230,656.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,349.26x = 167,234,839,162.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,234,839,162.42/483,349.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,991.71

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