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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,320.53, 585,577.37 and 233,348.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,320.53, 585,577.37 and 233,348.45 is: 322,029.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,320.53 : 585,577.37 = 233,348.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,320.53/585,577.37 = 233,348.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,320.53x = 585,577.37 × 233,348.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,320.53x = 136,643,570,477.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,643,570,477.83/424,320.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,029.13

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