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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,662.60, 635,493.38 and 108,119.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,662.60, 635,493.38 and 108,119.52 is: 162,179.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,662.60 : 635,493.38 = 108,119.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,662.60/635,493.38 = 108,119.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,662.60x = 635,493.38 × 108,119.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,662.60x = 68,709,238,668.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,709,238,668.18/423,662.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,179.15

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