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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,247.47, 592,368.48 and 235,673.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,247.47, 592,368.48 and 235,673.04 is: 325,232.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,247.47 : 592,368.48 = 235,673.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,247.47/592,368.48 = 235,673.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,247.47x = 592,368.48 × 235,673.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,247.47x = 139,605,280,481.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,605,280,481.78/429,247.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,232.62

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