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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,430.29, 630,270.36 and 154,128.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,430.29, 630,270.36 and 154,128.60 is: 231,055.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,430.29 : 630,270.36 = 154,128.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,430.29/630,270.36 = 154,128.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,430.29x = 630,270.36 × 154,128.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,430.29x = 97,142,688,208.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,142,688,208.30/420,430.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,055.40

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