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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,936.10, 635,904.15 and 366,855.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,936.10, 635,904.15 and 366,855.40 is: 550,283.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,936.10 : 635,904.15 = 366,855.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,936.10/635,904.15 = 366,855.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,936.10x = 635,904.15 × 366,855.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,936.10x = 233,284,871,309.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,284,871,309.91/423,936.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,283.10

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