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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,115.43, 586,685.81 and 234,128.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,115.43, 586,685.81 and 234,128.77 is: 323,112.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,115.43 : 586,685.81 = 234,128.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,115.43/586,685.81 = 234,128.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,115.43x = 586,685.81 × 234,128.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,115.43x = 137,360,026,190.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,360,026,190.36/425,115.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,112.31

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