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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,730.60, 584,752.44 and 230,142.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,730.60, 584,752.44 and 230,142.08 is: 317,598.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,730.60 : 584,752.44 = 230,142.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,730.60/584,752.44 = 230,142.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,730.60x = 584,752.44 × 230,142.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,730.60x = 134,576,142,826.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,576,142,826.68/423,730.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,598.36

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