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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,438.60, 942,645.14 and 155,128.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,438.60, 942,645.14 and 155,128.06 is: 232,688.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,438.60 : 942,645.14 = 155,128.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,438.60/942,645.14 = 155,128.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,438.60x = 942,645.14 × 155,128.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,438.60x = 146,230,706,347.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,230,706,347.76/628,438.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,688.93

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