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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,494.24, 1,235,068.56 and 232,380

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,494.24, 1,235,068.56 and 232,380 is: 348,521.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,494.24 : 1,235,068.56 = 232,380 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,494.24/1,235,068.56 = 232,380/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,494.24x = 1,235,068.56 × 232,380
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,494.24x = 287,005,231,972.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,005,231,972.80/823,494.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,521.24

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