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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,091.67, 636,352.76 and 282,035.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,091.67, 636,352.76 and 282,035.76 is: 423,196.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,091.67 : 636,352.76 = 282,035.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,091.67/636,352.76 = 282,035.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,091.67x = 636,352.76 × 282,035.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,091.67x = 179,474,234,294.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,474,234,294.70/424,091.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,196.79

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