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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,879.63, 635,793.69 and 150,339.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,879.63, 635,793.69 and 150,339.39 is: 225,499.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,879.63 : 635,793.69 = 150,339.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,879.63/635,793.69 = 150,339.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,879.63x = 635,793.69 × 150,339.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,879.63x = 95,584,835,520.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,584,835,520.45/423,879.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,499.95

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