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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,250.79, 584,093.23 and 232,281.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,250.79, 584,093.23 and 232,281.95 is: 320,553.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,250.79 : 584,093.23 = 232,281.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,250.79/584,093.23 = 232,281.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,250.79x = 584,093.23 × 232,281.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,250.79x = 135,674,310,945.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,674,310,945.03/423,250.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,553.00

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