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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,443.10, 942,651.88 and 155,132.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,443.10, 942,651.88 and 155,132.56 is: 232,695.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,443.10 : 942,651.88 = 155,132.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,443.10/942,651.88 = 155,132.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,443.10x = 942,651.88 × 155,132.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,443.10x = 146,235,999,333.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,235,999,333.21/628,443.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,695.69

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