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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,652.08, 586,005.24 and 233,647.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,652.08, 586,005.24 and 233,647.60 is: 322,425.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,652.08 : 586,005.24 = 233,647.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,652.08/586,005.24 = 233,647.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,652.08x = 586,005.24 × 233,647.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,652.08x = 136,918,717,913.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,918,717,913.42/424,652.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,425.64

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