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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,148.72, 583,907.76 and 241,824.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,148.72, 583,907.76 and 241,824.64 is: 333,696.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,148.72 : 583,907.76 = 241,824.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,148.72/583,907.76 = 241,824.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,148.72x = 583,907.76 × 241,824.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,148.72x = 141,203,283,855.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,203,283,855.21/423,148.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,696.59

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