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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,789.72, 635,683.98 and 108,246.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,789.72, 635,683.98 and 108,246.72 is: 162,369.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,789.72 : 635,683.98 = 108,246.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,789.72/635,683.98 = 108,246.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,789.72x = 635,683.98 × 108,246.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,789.72x = 68,810,705,791.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,810,705,791.55/423,789.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,369.93

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