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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,795.96, 635,961.78 and 236,930.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,795.96, 635,961.78 and 236,930.04 is: 355,544.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,795.96 : 635,961.78 = 236,930.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,795.96/635,961.78 = 236,930.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,795.96x = 635,961.78 × 236,930.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,795.96x = 150,678,449,973.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,678,449,973.87/423,795.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,544.80

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