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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,302.44, 726,452.44 and 230,814.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,302.44, 726,452.44 and 230,814.56 is: 346,221.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,302.44 : 726,452.44 = 230,814.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,302.44/726,452.44 = 230,814.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,302.44x = 726,452.44 × 230,814.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,302.44x = 167,675,800,299.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,675,800,299.53/484,302.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,221.26

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