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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,164.24, 586,726.64 and 234,177.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,164.24, 586,726.64 and 234,177.63 is: 323,165.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,164.24 : 586,726.64 = 234,177.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,164.24/586,726.64 = 234,177.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,164.24x = 586,726.64 × 234,177.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,164.24x = 137,398,254,598.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,398,254,598.51/425,164.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,165.13

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