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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,779.13, 584,822.26 and 230,187.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,779.13, 584,822.26 and 230,187.22 is: 317,662.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,779.13 : 584,822.26 = 230,187.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,779.13/584,822.26 = 230,187.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,779.13x = 584,822.26 × 230,187.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,779.13x = 134,618,609,049.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,618,609,049.20/423,779.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,662.19

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