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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,669.02, 635,309.46 and 252,968.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,669.02, 635,309.46 and 252,968.27 is: 379,336.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,669.02 : 635,309.46 = 252,968.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,669.02/635,309.46 = 252,968.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,669.02x = 635,309.46 × 252,968.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,669.02x = 160,713,131,834.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,713,131,834.29/423,669.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,336.52

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