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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,926.76, 585,033.30 and 232,947

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,926.76, 585,033.30 and 232,947 is: 321,474.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,926.76 : 585,033.30 = 232,947 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,926.76/585,033.30 = 232,947/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,926.76x = 585,033.30 × 232,947
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,926.76x = 136,281,752,135.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,281,752,135.10/423,926.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,474.76

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