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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,579, 635,233.77 and 139,203.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,579, 635,233.77 and 139,203.93 is: 208,761.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,579 : 635,233.77 = 139,203.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,579/635,233.77 = 139,203.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,579x = 635,233.77 × 139,203.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,579x = 88,427,037,252.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,427,037,252.72/423,579
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,761.62

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