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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,753.30, 584,946.18 and 253,954.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,753.30, 584,946.18 and 253,954.62 is: 350,557.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,753.30 : 584,946.18 = 253,954.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,753.30/584,946.18 = 253,954.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,753.30x = 584,946.18 × 253,954.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,753.30x = 148,549,784,862.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,549,784,862.35/423,753.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,557.23

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