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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,536.93, 587,233.96 and 234,568.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,536.93, 587,233.96 and 234,568.09 is: 323,700.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,536.93 : 587,233.96 = 234,568.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,536.93/587,233.96 = 234,568.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,536.93x = 587,233.96 × 234,568.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,536.93x = 137,746,348,380.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,746,348,380.34/425,536.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,700.10

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