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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,545.48, 585,866.52 and 233,547.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,545.48, 585,866.52 and 233,547.48 is: 322,292.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,545.48 : 585,866.52 = 233,547.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,545.48/585,866.52 = 233,547.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,545.48x = 585,866.52 × 233,547.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,545.48x = 136,827,649,362.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,827,649,362.37/424,545.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,292.09

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