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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,934.54, 635,995.24 and 234,670.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,934.54, 635,995.24 and 234,670.97 is: 352,058.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,934.54 : 635,995.24 = 234,670.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,934.54/635,995.24 = 234,670.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,934.54x = 635,995.24 × 234,670.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,934.54x = 149,249,619,886.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,249,619,886.18/423,934.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,058.17

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