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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546,046.80, 819,070.20 and 230,859.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546,046.80, 819,070.20 and 230,859.60 is: 346,289.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546,046.80 : 819,070.20 = 230,859.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546,046.80/819,070.20 = 230,859.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546,046.80x = 819,070.20 × 230,859.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546,046.80x = 189,090,218,743.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,090,218,743.92/546,046.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,289.40

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