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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,460.22, 587,124.27 and 231,872.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,460.22, 587,124.27 and 231,872.90 is: 319,978.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,460.22 : 587,124.27 = 231,872.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,460.22/587,124.27 = 231,872.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,460.22x = 587,124.27 × 231,872.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,460.22x = 136,138,207,145.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,138,207,145.28/425,460.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,978.70

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