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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,647.06, 584,632.25 and 232,660.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,647.06, 584,632.25 and 232,660.45 is: 321,071.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,647.06 : 584,632.25 = 232,660.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,647.06/584,632.25 = 232,660.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,647.06x = 584,632.25 × 232,660.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,647.06x = 136,020,798,283.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,020,798,283.05/423,647.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,071.03

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