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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,159.72, 635,302.32 and 245,794.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,159.72, 635,302.32 and 245,794.02 is: 369,017.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,159.72 : 635,302.32 = 245,794.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,159.72/635,302.32 = 245,794.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,159.72x = 635,302.32 × 245,794.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,159.72x = 156,153,511,148.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,153,511,148.13/423,159.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,017.90

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