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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,647.19, 584,631.20 and 230,053.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,647.19, 584,631.20 and 230,053.34 is: 317,472.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,647.19 : 584,631.20 = 230,053.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,647.19/584,631.20 = 230,053.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,647.19x = 584,631.20 × 230,053.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,647.19x = 134,496,360,539.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,496,360,539.52/423,647.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,472.57

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