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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,068.11, 581,078.07 and 230,085.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,068.11, 581,078.07 and 230,085.59 is: 317,520.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,068.11 : 581,078.07 = 230,085.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,068.11/581,078.07 = 230,085.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,068.11x = 581,078.07 × 230,085.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,068.11x = 133,697,687,666.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,697,687,666.62/421,068.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,520.34

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