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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,358.36, 723,933.16 and 230,815.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,358.36, 723,933.16 and 230,815.74 is: 345,696.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,358.36 : 723,933.16 = 230,815.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,358.36/723,933.16 = 230,815.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,358.36x = 723,933.16 × 230,815.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,358.36x = 167,095,168,035.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,095,168,035.94/483,358.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,696.24

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