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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,050.24, 634,170.84 and 156,739.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,050.24, 634,170.84 and 156,739.28 is: 234,959.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,050.24 : 634,170.84 = 156,739.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,050.24/634,170.84 = 156,739.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,050.24x = 634,170.84 × 156,739.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,050.24x = 99,399,480,858.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,399,480,858.60/423,050.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,959.05

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