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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,687.52, 635,553.15 and 108,147.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,687.52, 635,553.15 and 108,147.16 is: 162,226.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,687.52 : 635,553.15 = 108,147.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,687.52/635,553.15 = 108,147.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,687.52x = 635,553.15 × 108,147.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,687.52x = 68,733,266,612.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,733,266,612.67/423,687.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,226.32

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