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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,230.45, 584,057.70 and 241,946.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,230.45, 584,057.70 and 241,946.37 is: 333,885.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,230.45 : 584,057.70 = 241,946.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,230.45/584,057.70 = 241,946.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,230.45x = 584,057.70 × 241,946.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,230.45x = 141,310,640,385.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,310,640,385.55/423,230.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,885.81

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