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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,075.36, 586,607.84 and 234,089.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,075.36, 586,607.84 and 234,089.52 is: 323,045.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,075.36 : 586,607.84 = 234,089.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,075.36/586,607.84 = 234,089.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,075.36x = 586,607.84 × 234,089.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,075.36x = 137,318,747,693.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,318,747,693.84/425,075.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,045.65

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