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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632,366.88, 948,480.45 and 159,052.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632,366.88, 948,480.45 and 159,052.42 is: 238,561.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632,366.88 : 948,480.45 = 159,052.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632,366.88/948,480.45 = 159,052.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632,366.88x = 948,480.45 × 159,052.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632,366.88x = 150,858,110,895.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,858,110,895.19/632,366.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,561.06

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