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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,725.60, 584,745.54 and 230,137.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,725.60, 584,745.54 and 230,137.09 is: 317,591.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,725.60 : 584,745.54 = 230,137.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,725.60/584,745.54 = 230,137.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,725.60x = 584,745.54 × 230,137.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,725.60x = 134,571,636,966.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,571,636,966.08/423,725.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,591.47

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