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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,613.35, 635,285.42 and 139,238.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,613.35, 635,285.42 and 139,238.28 is: 208,813.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,613.35 : 635,285.42 = 139,238.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,613.35/635,285.42 = 139,238.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,613.35x = 635,285.42 × 139,238.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,613.35x = 88,456,049,189.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,456,049,189.88/423,613.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,813.18

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