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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,208.16, 586,760.88 and 234,210.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,208.16, 586,760.88 and 234,210.88 is: 323,196.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,208.16 : 586,760.88 = 234,210.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,208.16/586,760.88 = 234,210.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,208.16x = 586,760.88 × 234,210.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,208.16x = 137,425,782,054.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,425,782,054.37/425,208.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,196.48

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