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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,167.24, 586,730.76 and 234,180.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,167.24, 586,730.76 and 234,180.64 is: 323,169.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,167.24 : 586,730.76 = 234,180.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,167.24/586,730.76 = 234,180.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,167.24x = 586,730.76 × 234,180.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,167.24x = 137,400,984,884.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,400,984,884.49/425,167.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,169.27

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