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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904,842, 1,357,262.23 and 230,923.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904,842, 1,357,262.23 and 230,923.25 is: 346,384.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904,842 : 1,357,262.23 = 230,923.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904,842/1,357,262.23 = 230,923.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904,842x = 1,357,262.23 × 230,923.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904,842x = 313,423,404,099.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,423,404,099.23/904,842
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,384.68

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