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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,447.47, 942,658.45 and 155,136.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,447.47, 942,658.45 and 155,136.93 is: 232,702.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,447.47 : 942,658.45 = 155,136.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,447.47/942,658.45 = 155,136.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,447.47x = 942,658.45 × 155,136.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,447.47x = 146,241,137,971.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,241,137,971.56/628,447.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,702.25

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