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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422,956.97, 583,717.52 and 232,007.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422,956.97, 583,717.52 and 232,007.25 is: 320,190.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422,956.97 : 583,717.52 = 232,007.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422,956.97/583,717.52 = 232,007.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422,956.97x = 583,717.52 × 232,007.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422,956.97x = 135,426,695,431.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,426,695,431.98/422,956.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,190.25

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