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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,097.28, 585,241.20 and 233,110.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,097.28, 585,241.20 and 233,110.08 is: 321,684.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,097.28 : 585,241.20 = 233,110.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,097.28/585,241.20 = 233,110.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,097.28x = 585,241.20 × 233,110.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,097.28x = 136,425,622,951.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,425,622,951.30/424,097.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,684.74

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