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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607,948.12, 911,975.64 and 158,665.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607,948.12, 911,975.64 and 158,665.42 is: 238,012.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,948.12 : 911,975.64 = 158,665.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,948.12/911,975.64 = 158,665.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,948.12x = 911,975.64 × 158,665.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,948.12x = 144,698,997,950.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,698,997,950.37/607,948.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,012.08

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