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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,799.04, 584,893.44 and 254,027.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,799.04, 584,893.44 and 254,027.52 is: 350,588.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,799.04 : 584,893.44 = 254,027.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,799.04/584,893.44 = 254,027.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,799.04x = 584,893.44 × 254,027.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,799.04x = 148,579,030,027.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,579,030,027.47/423,799.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,588.41

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