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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,300.44, 726,449.44 and 230,812.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,300.44, 726,449.44 and 230,812.56 is: 346,218.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,300.44 : 726,449.44 = 230,812.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,300.44/726,449.44 = 230,812.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,300.44x = 726,449.44 × 230,812.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,300.44x = 167,673,654,956.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,673,654,956.97/484,300.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,218.26

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