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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,955.89, 628,352.73 and 162,788.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,955.89, 628,352.73 and 162,788.02 is: 244,150.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,955.89 : 628,352.73 = 162,788.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,955.89/628,352.73 = 162,788.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,955.89x = 628,352.73 × 162,788.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,955.89x = 102,288,296,778.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,288,296,778.30/418,955.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,150.52

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