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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,931.60, 635,897.40 and 366,850.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,931.60, 635,897.40 and 366,850.90 is: 550,276.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,931.60 : 635,897.40 = 366,850.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,931.60/635,897.40 = 366,850.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,931.60x = 635,897.40 × 366,850.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,931.60x = 233,279,533,497.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,279,533,497.66/423,931.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,276.35

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