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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,751.10, 584,780.79 and 230,160.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,751.10, 584,780.79 and 230,160.68 is: 317,624.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,751.10 : 584,780.79 = 230,160.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,751.10/584,780.79 = 230,160.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,751.10x = 584,780.79 × 230,160.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,751.10x = 134,593,541,353.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,593,541,353.43/423,751.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,624.06

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