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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,359.91, 584,244.23 and 232,391.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,359.91, 584,244.23 and 232,391.07 is: 320,703.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,359.91 : 584,244.23 = 232,391.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,359.91/584,244.23 = 232,391.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,359.91x = 584,244.23 × 232,391.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,359.91x = 135,773,140,589.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,773,140,589.07/423,359.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,703.82

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