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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630,848.74, 946,268.25 and 157,530.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630,848.74, 946,268.25 and 157,530.94 is: 236,295.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630,848.74 : 946,268.25 = 157,530.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630,848.74/946,268.25 = 157,530.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630,848.74x = 946,268.25 × 157,530.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630,848.74x = 149,066,526,914.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,066,526,914.66/630,848.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,295.20

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