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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,604.22, 587,327.40 and 234,613.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,604.22, 587,327.40 and 234,613.48 is: 323,763.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,604.22 : 587,327.40 = 234,613.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,604.22/587,327.40 = 234,613.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,604.22x = 587,327.40 × 234,613.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,604.22x = 137,794,925,213.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,794,925,213.35/425,604.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,763.06

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