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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,263.70, 584,125.17 and 232,275.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,263.70, 584,125.17 and 232,275.54 is: 320,551.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,263.70 : 584,125.17 = 232,275.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,263.70/584,125.17 = 232,275.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,263.70x = 584,125.17 × 232,275.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,263.70x = 135,677,989,289.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,677,989,289.34/423,263.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,551.91

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