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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,345.60, 977,133.60 and 230,865.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,345.60, 977,133.60 and 230,865.60 is: 346,339.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,345.60 : 977,133.60 = 230,865.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,345.60/977,133.60 = 230,865.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,345.60x = 977,133.60 × 230,865.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,345.60x = 225,586,534,844.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,586,534,844.16/651,345.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,339.23

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