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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,310.59, 586,928.25 and 234,323.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,310.59, 586,928.25 and 234,323.97 is: 323,366.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,310.59 : 586,928.25 = 234,323.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,310.59/586,928.25 = 234,323.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,310.59x = 586,928.25 × 234,323.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,310.59x = 137,531,357,645.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,531,357,645.15/425,310.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,366.88

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