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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680,002.80, 1,020,101.40 and 230,744.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680,002.80, 1,020,101.40 and 230,744.40 is: 346,149.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680,002.80 : 1,020,101.40 = 230,744.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680,002.80/1,020,101.40 = 230,744.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680,002.80x = 1,020,101.40 × 230,744.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680,002.80x = 235,382,685,482.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,382,685,482.16/680,002.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,149.58

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