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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,530.56, 635,161.12 and 139,155.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,530.56, 635,161.12 and 139,155.57 is: 208,689.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,530.56 : 635,161.12 = 139,155.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,530.56/635,161.12 = 139,155.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,530.56x = 635,161.12 × 139,155.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,530.56x = 88,386,203,823.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,386,203,823.86/423,530.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,689.08

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