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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,666.23, 584,657.13 and 230,072.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,666.23, 584,657.13 and 230,072.25 is: 317,498.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,666.23 : 584,657.13 = 230,072.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,666.23/584,657.13 = 230,072.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,666.23x = 584,657.13 × 230,072.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,666.23x = 134,513,381,377.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,513,381,377.64/423,666.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,498.47

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