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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,363.13, 585,609.43 and 233,376.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,363.13, 585,609.43 and 233,376.50 is: 322,053.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,363.13 : 585,609.43 = 233,376.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,363.13/585,609.43 = 233,376.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,363.13x = 585,609.43 × 233,376.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,363.13x = 136,667,479,140.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,667,479,140.40/424,363.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,053.14

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