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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,941.54, 636,005.74 and 234,677.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,941.54, 636,005.74 and 234,677.98 is: 352,068.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,941.54 : 636,005.74 = 234,677.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,941.54/636,005.74 = 234,677.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,941.54x = 636,005.74 × 234,677.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,941.54x = 149,256,542,331.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,256,542,331.61/423,941.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,068.69

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