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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,595.70, 587,326.06 and 234,615.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,595.70, 587,326.06 and 234,615.93 is: 323,772.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,595.70 : 587,326.06 = 234,615.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,595.70/587,326.06 = 234,615.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,595.70x = 587,326.06 × 234,615.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,595.70x = 137,796,049,780.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,796,049,780.14/425,595.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,772.19

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