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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820,121.80, 1,230,182.70 and 229,145.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820,121.80, 1,230,182.70 and 229,145.80 is: 343,718.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820,121.80 : 1,230,182.70 = 229,145.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820,121.80/1,230,182.70 = 229,145.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820,121.80x = 1,230,182.70 × 229,145.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820,121.80x = 281,891,198,937.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,891,198,937.66/820,121.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,718.70

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