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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,976.94, 635,969.04 and 124,462.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,976.94, 635,969.04 and 124,462.42 is: 186,694.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,976.94 : 635,969.04 = 124,462.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,976.94/635,969.04 = 124,462.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,976.94x = 635,969.04 × 124,462.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,976.94x = 79,154,245,763.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,154,245,763.48/423,976.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,694.70

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