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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,599.32, 1,143,994.32 and 230,119.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,599.32, 1,143,994.32 and 230,119.48 is: 345,207.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,599.32 : 1,143,994.32 = 230,119.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,599.32/1,143,994.32 = 230,119.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,599.32x = 1,143,994.32 × 230,119.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,599.32x = 263,255,378,041.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,255,378,041.35/762,599.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,207.99

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