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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,296.44, 726,443.44 and 230,808.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,296.44, 726,443.44 and 230,808.56 is: 346,212.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,296.44 : 726,443.44 = 230,808.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,296.44/726,443.44 = 230,808.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,296.44x = 726,443.44 × 230,808.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,296.44x = 167,669,360,098.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,669,360,098.61/484,296.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,212.25

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