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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,431.92, 725,597.64 and 234,590

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,431.92, 725,597.64 and 234,590 is: 351,376.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,431.92 : 725,597.64 = 234,590 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,431.92/725,597.64 = 234,590/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,431.92x = 725,597.64 × 234,590
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,431.92x = 170,217,950,367.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,217,950,367.60/484,431.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,376.41

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