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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,664.28, 581,901.28 and 230,673.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,664.28, 581,901.28 and 230,673.56 is: 318,332.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,664.28 : 581,901.28 = 230,673.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,664.28/581,901.28 = 230,673.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,664.28x = 581,901.28 × 230,673.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,664.28x = 134,229,239,826.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,229,239,826.16/421,664.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,332.01

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