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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,795.55, 586,213.35 and 233,804.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,795.55, 586,213.35 and 233,804.84 is: 322,648.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,795.55 : 586,213.35 = 233,804.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,795.55/586,213.35 = 233,804.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,795.55x = 586,213.35 × 233,804.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,795.55x = 137,059,518,502.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,059,518,502.61/424,795.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,648.20

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