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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,354.98, 632,095.40 and 155,095.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,354.98, 632,095.40 and 155,095.24 is: 232,666.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,354.98 : 632,095.40 = 155,095.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,354.98/632,095.40 = 155,095.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,354.98x = 632,095.40 × 155,095.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,354.98x = 98,034,987,765.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,034,987,765.90/421,354.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,666.02

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