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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,133.93, 586,683.30 and 234,146.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,133.93, 586,683.30 and 234,146.88 is: 323,121.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,133.93 : 586,683.30 = 234,146.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,133.93/586,683.30 = 234,146.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,133.93x = 586,683.30 × 234,146.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,133.93x = 137,370,064,243.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,370,064,243.10/425,133.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,121.86

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