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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,355.92, 635,144.55 and 245,692.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,355.92, 635,144.55 and 245,692.14 is: 368,602.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,355.92 : 635,144.55 = 245,692.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,355.92/635,144.55 = 245,692.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,355.92x = 635,144.55 × 245,692.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,355.92x = 156,050,023,698.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,050,023,698.84/423,355.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,602.44

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