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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,658.18, 635,486.92 and 108,115.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,658.18, 635,486.92 and 108,115.09 is: 162,172.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,658.18 : 635,486.92 = 108,115.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,658.18/635,486.92 = 108,115.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,658.18x = 635,486.92 × 108,115.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,658.18x = 68,705,723,690.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,705,723,690.62/423,658.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,172.54

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