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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,569.70, 630,698.67 and 150,655.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,569.70, 630,698.67 and 150,655.77 is: 225,927.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,569.70 : 630,698.67 = 150,655.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,569.70/630,698.67 = 150,655.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,569.70x = 630,698.67 × 150,655.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,569.70x = 95,018,393,766.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,018,393,766.83/420,569.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,927.82

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