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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,007.80, 976,511.70 and 230,326.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,007.80, 976,511.70 and 230,326.20 is: 345,489.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,007.80 : 976,511.70 = 230,326.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,007.80/976,511.70 = 230,326.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,007.80x = 976,511.70 × 230,326.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,007.80x = 224,916,229,116.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,916,229,116.54/651,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,489.30

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