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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,591.58, 584,566.59 and 230,007.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,591.58, 584,566.59 and 230,007.52 is: 317,415.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,591.58 : 584,566.59 = 230,007.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,591.58/584,566.59 = 230,007.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,591.58x = 584,566.59 × 230,007.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,591.58x = 134,454,711,640.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,454,711,640.76/423,591.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,415.92

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