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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763,505.80, 1,144,967.10 and 230,849.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763,505.80, 1,144,967.10 and 230,849.80 is: 346,186.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763,505.80 : 1,144,967.10 = 230,849.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763,505.80/1,144,967.10 = 230,849.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763,505.80x = 1,144,967.10 × 230,849.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763,505.80x = 264,315,426,041.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,315,426,041.58/763,505.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,186.53

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