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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,694.34, 587,484.66 and 234,707.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,694.34, 587,484.66 and 234,707.41 is: 323,910.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,694.34 : 587,484.66 = 234,707.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,694.34/587,484.66 = 234,707.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,694.34x = 587,484.66 × 234,707.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,694.34x = 137,887,002,963.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,887,002,963.33/425,694.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,910.82

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