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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,479.54, 584,145.04 and 251,284.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,479.54, 584,145.04 and 251,284.06 is: 346,619.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,479.54 : 584,145.04 = 251,284.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,479.54/584,145.04 = 251,284.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,479.54x = 584,145.04 × 251,284.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,479.54x = 146,786,337,280.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,786,337,280.06/423,479.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,619.67

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