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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,119.62, 634,784.48 and 209,987.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,119.62, 634,784.48 and 209,987.56 is: 315,033.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,119.62 : 634,784.48 = 209,987.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,119.62/634,784.48 = 209,987.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,119.62x = 634,784.48 × 209,987.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,119.62x = 133,296,844,612.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,296,844,612.07/423,119.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,033.47

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