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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607,041.60, 910,562.40 and 157,725.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607,041.60, 910,562.40 and 157,725.60 is: 236,588.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,041.60 : 910,562.40 = 157,725.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,041.60/910,562.40 = 157,725.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,041.60x = 910,562.40 × 157,725.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,041.60x = 143,619,000,877.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,619,000,877.44/607,041.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,588.40

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