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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,327.89, 585,572.67 and 233,341.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,327.89, 585,572.67 and 233,341.28 is: 322,011.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,327.89 : 585,572.67 = 233,341.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,327.89/585,572.67 = 233,341.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,327.89x = 585,572.67 × 233,341.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,327.89x = 136,638,276,609.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,638,276,609.50/424,327.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,011.07

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