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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,735.28, 584,764.85 and 230,150.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,735.28, 584,764.85 and 230,150.14 is: 317,612.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,735.28 : 584,764.85 = 230,150.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,735.28/584,764.85 = 230,150.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,735.28x = 584,764.85 × 230,150.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,735.28x = 134,583,712,094.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,583,712,094.58/423,735.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,612.71

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