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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,451.03, 587,122.53 and 231,858.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,451.03, 587,122.53 and 231,858.80 is: 319,965.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,451.03 : 587,122.53 = 231,858.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,451.03/587,122.53 = 231,858.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,451.03x = 587,122.53 × 231,858.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,451.03x = 136,129,526,957.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,129,526,957.96/425,451.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,965.21

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