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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,439.60, 942,646.64 and 155,129.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,439.60, 942,646.64 and 155,129.06 is: 232,690.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,439.60 : 942,646.64 = 155,129.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,439.60/942,646.64 = 155,129.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,439.60x = 942,646.64 × 155,129.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,439.60x = 146,231,881,686.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,231,881,686.48/628,439.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,690.43

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