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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,755.35, 584,786.68 and 230,164.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,755.35, 584,786.68 and 230,164.93 is: 317,629.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,755.35 : 584,786.68 = 230,164.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,755.35/584,786.68 = 230,164.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,755.35x = 584,786.68 × 230,164.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,755.35x = 134,597,383,229.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,597,383,229.75/423,755.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,629.93

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