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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,650.23, 584,636.59 and 232,663.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,650.23, 584,636.59 and 232,663.62 is: 321,075.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,650.23 : 584,636.59 = 232,663.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,650.23/584,636.59 = 232,663.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,650.23x = 584,636.59 × 232,663.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,650.23x = 136,023,664,832.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,023,664,832.20/423,650.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,075.40

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