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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,677.76, 635,515.72 and 266,016.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,677.76, 635,515.72 and 266,016.92 is: 399,024.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,677.76 : 635,515.72 = 266,016.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,677.76/635,515.72 = 266,016.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,677.76x = 635,515.72 × 266,016.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,677.76x = 169,057,934,445.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,057,934,445.98/423,677.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,024.80

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