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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,701.34, 635,551.80 and 108,158.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,701.34, 635,551.80 and 108,158.14 is: 162,237.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,701.34 : 635,551.80 = 108,158.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,701.34/635,551.80 = 108,158.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,701.34x = 635,551.80 × 108,158.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,701.34x = 68,740,100,561.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,740,100,561.65/423,701.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,237.16

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