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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,075.72, 581,077.48 and 230,084.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,075.72, 581,077.48 and 230,084.72 is: 317,513.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,075.72 : 581,077.48 = 230,084.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,075.72/581,077.48 = 230,084.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,075.72x = 581,077.48 × 230,084.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,075.72x = 133,697,049,284.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,697,049,284.11/421,075.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,513.08

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