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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,910.03, 582,213.41 and 230,886.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,910.03, 582,213.41 and 230,886.52 is: 318,611.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,910.03 : 582,213.41 = 230,886.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,910.03/582,213.41 = 230,886.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,910.03x = 582,213.41 × 230,886.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,910.03x = 134,425,225,221.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,425,225,221.17/421,910.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,611.12

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