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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,596.29, 584,569.58 and 230,003.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,596.29, 584,569.58 and 230,003.90 is: 317,409.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,596.29 : 584,569.58 = 230,003.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,596.29/584,569.58 = 230,003.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,596.29x = 584,569.58 × 230,003.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,596.29x = 134,453,280,873.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,453,280,873.52/423,596.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,409.02

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