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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,790.68, 635,682.14 and 170,892.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,790.68, 635,682.14 and 170,892.08 is: 256,336.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,790.68 : 635,682.14 = 170,892.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,790.68/635,682.14 = 170,892.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,790.68x = 635,682.14 × 170,892.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,790.68x = 108,633,043,123.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,633,043,123.45/423,790.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,336.56

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