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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,297.44, 726,444.94 and 230,809.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,297.44, 726,444.94 and 230,809.56 is: 346,213.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,297.44 : 726,444.94 = 230,809.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,297.44/726,444.94 = 230,809.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,297.44x = 726,444.94 × 230,809.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,297.44x = 167,670,432,179.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,670,432,179.35/484,297.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,213.75

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