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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,688.80, 635,532.48 and 108,145.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,688.80, 635,532.48 and 108,145.60 is: 162,218.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,688.80 : 635,532.48 = 108,145.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,688.80/635,532.48 = 108,145.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,688.80x = 635,532.48 × 108,145.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,688.80x = 68,730,041,369.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,730,041,369.09/423,688.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,218.22

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