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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,364.13, 585,610.80 and 233,377.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,364.13, 585,610.80 and 233,377.50 is: 322,054.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,364.13 : 585,610.80 = 233,377.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,364.13/585,610.80 = 233,377.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,364.13x = 585,610.80 × 233,377.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,364.13x = 136,668,384,477.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,668,384,477.00/424,364.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,054.52

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