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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,800.81, 635,631.36 and 139,495.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,800.81, 635,631.36 and 139,495.07 is: 209,219.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,800.81 : 635,631.36 = 139,495.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,800.81/635,631.36 = 139,495.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,800.81x = 635,631.36 × 139,495.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,800.81x = 88,667,437,181.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,667,437,181.76/423,800.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,219.60

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