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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,477.56, 942,718.26 and 155,162.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,477.56, 942,718.26 and 155,162.97 is: 232,744.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,477.56 : 942,718.26 = 155,162.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,477.56/942,718.26 = 155,162.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,477.56x = 942,718.26 × 155,162.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,477.56x = 146,274,965,094.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,274,965,094.83/628,477.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,744.93

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