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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,143.33, 585,313.07 and 230,546.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,143.33, 585,313.07 and 230,546.85 is: 318,152.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,143.33 : 585,313.07 = 230,546.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,143.33/585,313.07 = 230,546.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,143.33x = 585,313.07 × 230,546.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,143.33x = 134,942,083,399.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,942,083,399.60/424,143.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,152.08

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