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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,430.28, 630,270.36 and 154,128.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,430.28, 630,270.36 and 154,128.61 is: 231,055.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,430.28 : 630,270.36 = 154,128.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,430.28/630,270.36 = 154,128.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,430.28x = 630,270.36 × 154,128.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,430.28x = 97,142,692,935.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,142,692,935.32/420,430.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,055.41

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