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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,648.80, 977,473.20 and 230,967.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,648.80, 977,473.20 and 230,967.20 is: 346,450.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,648.80 : 977,473.20 = 230,967.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,648.80/977,473.20 = 230,967.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,648.80x = 977,473.20 × 230,967.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,648.80x = 225,764,248,079.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,764,248,079.04/651,648.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,450.80

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