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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,031.92, 636,044.64 and 108,488.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,031.92, 636,044.64 and 108,488.32 is: 162,731.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,031.92 : 636,044.64 = 108,488.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,031.92/636,044.64 = 108,488.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,031.92x = 636,044.64 × 108,488.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,031.92x = 69,003,414,438.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,003,414,438.60/424,031.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,731.65

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