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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,336.03, 584,202.87 and 232,345.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,336.03, 584,202.87 and 232,345.32 is: 320,636.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,336.03 : 584,202.87 = 232,345.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,336.03/584,202.87 = 232,345.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,336.03x = 584,202.87 × 232,345.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,336.03x = 135,736,802,775.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,736,802,775.07/423,336.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,636.07

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