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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,984.16, 585,094.44 and 230,389.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,984.16, 585,094.44 and 230,389.84 is: 317,935.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,984.16 : 585,094.44 = 230,389.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,984.16/585,094.44 = 230,389.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,984.16x = 585,094.44 × 230,389.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,984.16x = 134,799,814,416.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,799,814,416.49/423,984.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,935.97

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