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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,264.78, 634,956.72 and 123,767.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,264.78, 634,956.72 and 123,767.88 is: 185,669.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,264.78 : 634,956.72 = 123,767.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,264.78/634,956.72 = 123,767.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,264.78x = 634,956.72 × 123,767.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,264.78x = 78,587,247,126.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,587,247,126.15/423,264.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,669.23

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