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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,664.08, 586,021.80 and 233,659.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,664.08, 586,021.80 and 233,659.60 is: 322,442.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,664.08 : 586,021.80 = 233,659.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,664.08/586,021.80 = 233,659.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,664.08x = 586,021.80 × 233,659.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,664.08x = 136,929,619,379.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,929,619,379.28/424,664.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,442.20

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