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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,373.02, 584,249.80 and 229,781.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,373.02, 584,249.80 and 229,781.07 is: 317,095.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,373.02 : 584,249.80 = 229,781.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,373.02/584,249.80 = 229,781.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,373.02x = 584,249.80 × 229,781.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,373.02x = 134,249,544,191.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,249,544,191.29/423,373.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,095.18

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