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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,445.60, 942,655.64 and 155,135.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,445.60, 942,655.64 and 155,135.06 is: 232,699.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,445.60 : 942,655.64 = 155,135.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,445.60/942,655.64 = 155,135.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,445.60x = 942,655.64 × 155,135.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,445.60x = 146,238,939,270.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,238,939,270.74/628,445.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,699.44

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