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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,529.81, 635,159.99 and 139,154.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,529.81, 635,159.99 and 139,154.81 is: 208,687.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,529.81 : 635,159.99 = 139,154.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,529.81/635,159.99 = 139,154.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,529.81x = 635,159.99 × 139,154.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,529.81x = 88,385,567,728.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,385,567,728.05/423,529.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,687.95

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