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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,437.79, 630,281.61 and 154,136.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,437.79, 630,281.61 and 154,136.13 is: 231,066.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,437.79 : 630,281.61 = 154,136.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,437.79/630,281.61 = 154,136.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,437.79x = 630,281.61 × 154,136.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,437.79x = 97,149,168,175.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,149,168,175.57/420,437.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,066.69

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