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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679,902.80, 1,019,951.40 and 230,644.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679,902.80, 1,019,951.40 and 230,644.40 is: 345,999.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679,902.80 : 1,019,951.40 = 230,644.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679,902.80/1,019,951.40 = 230,644.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679,902.80x = 1,019,951.40 × 230,644.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679,902.80x = 235,246,078,682.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,246,078,682.16/679,902.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,999.57

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