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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,368, 902,105.28 and 158,136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,368, 902,105.28 and 158,136 is: 237,218.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,368 : 902,105.28 = 158,136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,368/902,105.28 = 158,136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,368x = 902,105.28 × 158,136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,368x = 142,655,320,558.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,655,320,558.08/601,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,218.01

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