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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,367.01, 724,875.55 and 230,637.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,367.01, 724,875.55 and 230,637.29 is: 345,872.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,367.01 : 724,875.55 = 230,637.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,367.01/724,875.55 = 230,637.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,367.01x = 724,875.55 × 230,637.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,367.01x = 167,183,328,238.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,183,328,238.29/483,367.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,872.45

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