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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,348.41, 635,133.29 and 245,684.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,348.41, 635,133.29 and 245,684.63 is: 368,591.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,348.41 : 635,133.29 = 245,684.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,348.41/635,133.29 = 245,684.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,348.41x = 635,133.29 × 245,684.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,348.41x = 156,042,487,713.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,042,487,713.74/423,348.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,591.17

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