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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,249.10, 584,090.90 and 232,280.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,249.10, 584,090.90 and 232,280.26 is: 320,550.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,249.10 : 584,090.90 = 232,280.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,249.10/584,090.90 = 232,280.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,249.10x = 584,090.90 × 232,280.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,249.10x = 135,672,784,365.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,672,784,365.06/423,249.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,550.68

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