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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,612.35, 635,283.92 and 139,237.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,612.35, 635,283.92 and 139,237.28 is: 208,811.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,612.35 : 635,283.92 = 139,237.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,612.35/635,283.92 = 139,237.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,612.35x = 635,283.92 × 139,237.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,612.35x = 88,455,202,220.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,455,202,220.21/423,612.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,811.67

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