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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,682.42, 584,679.86 and 230,088.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,682.42, 584,679.86 and 230,088.61 is: 317,521.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,682.42 : 584,679.86 = 230,088.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,682.42/584,679.86 = 230,088.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,682.42x = 584,679.86 × 230,088.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,682.42x = 134,528,173,670.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,528,173,670.25/423,682.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,521.26

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