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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,871.31, 635,807.27 and 108,328.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,871.31, 635,807.27 and 108,328.52 is: 162,492.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,871.31 : 635,807.27 = 108,328.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,871.31/635,807.27 = 108,328.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,871.31x = 635,807.27 × 108,328.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,871.31x = 68,876,057,656.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,876,057,656.13/423,871.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,492.85

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