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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,252.11, 584,095.04 and 232,283.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,252.11, 584,095.04 and 232,283.27 is: 320,554.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,252.11 : 584,095.04 = 232,283.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,252.11/584,095.04 = 232,283.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,252.11x = 584,095.04 × 232,283.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,252.11x = 135,675,501,800.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,675,501,800.09/423,252.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,554.82

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