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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,866.38, 635,672.76 and 139,504.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,866.38, 635,672.76 and 139,504.44 is: 209,214.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,866.38 : 635,672.76 = 139,504.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,866.38/635,672.76 = 139,504.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,866.38x = 635,672.76 × 139,504.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,866.38x = 88,679,172,407.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,679,172,407.05/423,866.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,214.92

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