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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,546.21, 635,571.75 and 153,695.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,546.21, 635,571.75 and 153,695.40 is: 230,634.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,546.21 : 635,571.75 = 153,695.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,546.21/635,571.75 = 153,695.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,546.21x = 635,571.75 × 153,695.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,546.21x = 97,684,454,921.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,684,454,921.31/423,546.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,634.70

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