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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632,222.28, 948,335.58 and 158,904.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632,222.28, 948,335.58 and 158,904.72 is: 238,357.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632,222.28 : 948,335.58 = 158,904.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632,222.28/948,335.58 = 158,904.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632,222.28x = 948,335.58 × 158,904.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632,222.28x = 150,694,999,805.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,694,999,805.94/632,222.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,357.62

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