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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,394.64, 976,974.84 and 230,672.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,394.64, 976,974.84 and 230,672.72 is: 345,967.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,394.64 : 976,974.84 = 230,672.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,394.64/976,974.84 = 230,672.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,394.64x = 976,974.84 × 230,672.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,394.64x = 225,361,443,714.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,361,443,714.37/651,394.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,967.61

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