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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,032.70, 583,814.82 and 241,771.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,032.70, 583,814.82 and 241,771.44 is: 333,661.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,032.70 : 583,814.82 = 241,771.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,032.70/583,814.82 = 241,771.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,032.70x = 583,814.82 × 241,771.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,032.70x = 141,149,749,724.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,149,749,724.74/423,032.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,661.56

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