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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,622, 635,695.62 and 246,212.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,622, 635,695.62 and 246,212.56 is: 369,471.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,622 : 635,695.62 = 246,212.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,622/635,695.62 = 246,212.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,622x = 635,695.62 × 246,212.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,622x = 156,516,245,980.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,516,245,980.99/423,622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,471.48

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