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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,032.35, 726,047.54 and 230,544.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,032.35, 726,047.54 and 230,544.02 is: 345,815.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,032.35 : 726,047.54 = 230,544.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,032.35/726,047.54 = 230,544.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,032.35x = 726,047.54 × 230,544.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,032.35x = 167,385,914,952.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,385,914,952.47/484,032.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,815.55

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