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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,933.54, 635,993.74 and 234,669.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,933.54, 635,993.74 and 234,669.97 is: 352,056.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,933.54 : 635,993.74 = 234,669.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,933.54/635,993.74 = 234,669.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,933.54x = 635,993.74 × 234,669.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,933.54x = 149,248,631,885.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,248,631,885.99/423,933.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,056.67

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