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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,623.28, 584,601.75 and 230,031.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,623.28, 584,601.75 and 230,031.30 is: 317,444.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,623.28 : 584,601.75 = 230,031.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,623.28/584,601.75 = 230,031.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,623.28x = 584,601.75 × 230,031.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,623.28x = 134,476,700,534.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,476,700,534.78/423,623.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,444.08

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