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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,978.56, 633,076.62 and 152,095.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,978.56, 633,076.62 and 152,095.98 is: 228,183.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,978.56 : 633,076.62 = 152,095.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,978.56/633,076.62 = 152,095.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,978.56x = 633,076.62 × 152,095.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,978.56x = 96,288,408,933.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,288,408,933.99/421,978.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,183.18

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