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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,908.10, 635,862.15 and 366,827.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,908.10, 635,862.15 and 366,827.40 is: 550,241.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,908.10 : 635,862.15 = 366,827.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,908.10/635,862.15 = 366,827.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,908.10x = 635,862.15 × 366,827.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,908.10x = 233,251,659,242.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,251,659,242.91/423,908.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,241.10

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