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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,703.10, 586,095.63 and 233,712.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,703.10, 586,095.63 and 233,712.30 is: 322,525.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,703.10 : 586,095.63 = 233,712.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,703.10/586,095.63 = 233,712.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,703.10x = 586,095.63 × 233,712.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,703.10x = 136,977,757,707.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,977,757,707.25/424,703.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,525.92

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