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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,625.40, 977,610.90 and 230,857.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,625.40, 977,610.90 and 230,857.40 is: 346,347.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,625.40 : 977,610.90 = 230,857.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,625.40/977,610.90 = 230,857.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,625.40x = 977,610.90 × 230,857.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,625.40x = 225,688,710,585.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,688,710,585.66/651,625.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,347.32

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