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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,742.26, 794,595.84 and 230,223.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,742.26, 794,595.84 and 230,223.16 is: 345,327.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,742.26 : 794,595.84 = 230,223.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,742.26/794,595.84 = 230,223.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,742.26x = 794,595.84 × 230,223.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,742.26x = 182,934,365,207.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,934,365,207.65/529,742.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,327.11

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