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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,235.28, 942,362.92 and 154,920.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,235.28, 942,362.92 and 154,920.80 is: 232,383.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,235.28 : 942,362.92 = 154,920.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,235.28/942,362.92 = 154,920.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,235.28x = 942,362.92 × 154,920.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,235.28x = 145,991,617,456.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,991,617,456.74/628,235.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,383.67

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