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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,661.60, 977,492.40 and 230,882.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,661.60, 977,492.40 and 230,882.80 is: 346,324.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,661.60 : 977,492.40 = 230,882.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,661.60/977,492.40 = 230,882.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,661.60x = 977,492.40 × 230,882.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,661.60x = 225,686,182,290.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,686,182,290.72/651,661.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,324.20

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