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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,301.44, 726,450.94 and 230,813.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,301.44, 726,450.94 and 230,813.56 is: 346,219.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,301.44 : 726,450.94 = 230,813.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,301.44/726,450.94 = 230,813.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,301.44x = 726,450.94 × 230,813.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,301.44x = 167,674,727,626.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,674,727,626.75/484,301.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,219.76

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