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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,220.30, 912,342.60 and 158,913.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,220.30, 912,342.60 and 158,913.30 is: 238,373.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,220.30 : 912,342.60 = 158,913.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,220.30/912,342.60 = 158,913.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,220.30x = 912,342.60 × 158,913.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,220.30x = 144,983,373,296.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,983,373,296.58/608,220.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,373.12

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