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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,220.16, 586,777.44 and 234,222.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,220.16, 586,777.44 and 234,222.88 is: 323,213.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,220.16 : 586,777.44 = 234,222.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,220.16/586,777.44 = 234,222.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,220.16x = 586,777.44 × 234,222.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,220.16x = 137,436,701,915.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,436,701,915.83/425,220.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,213.04

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