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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,794.96, 635,960.28 and 236,929.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,794.96, 635,960.28 and 236,929.04 is: 355,543.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,794.96 : 635,960.28 = 236,929.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,794.96/635,960.28 = 236,929.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,794.96x = 635,960.28 × 236,929.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,794.96x = 150,677,458,618.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,677,458,618.53/423,794.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,543.30

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