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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,167.23, 571,597.83 and 230,423.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,167.23, 571,597.83 and 230,423.98 is: 318,011.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,167.23 : 571,597.83 = 230,423.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,167.23/571,597.83 = 230,423.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,167.23x = 571,597.83 × 230,423.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,167.23x = 131,709,846,947.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,709,846,947.96/414,167.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,011.27

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