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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,507.76, 585,797.64 and 233,490.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,507.76, 585,797.64 and 233,490.32 is: 322,203.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,507.76 : 585,797.64 = 233,490.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,507.76/585,797.64 = 233,490.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,507.76x = 585,797.64 × 233,490.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,507.76x = 136,778,078,418.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,778,078,418.85/424,507.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,203.95

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