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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,322.39, 635,177.99 and 183,509.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,322.39, 635,177.99 and 183,509.47 is: 275,348.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,322.39 : 635,177.99 = 183,509.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,322.39/635,177.99 = 183,509.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,322.39x = 635,177.99 × 183,509.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,322.39x = 116,561,176,300.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,561,176,300.57/423,322.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,348.48

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