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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632,668.82, 949,003.22 and 159,391.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632,668.82, 949,003.22 and 159,391.08 is: 239,086.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632,668.82 : 949,003.22 = 159,391.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632,668.82/949,003.22 = 159,391.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632,668.82x = 949,003.22 × 159,391.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632,668.82x = 151,262,647,362.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,262,647,362.32/632,668.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,086.62

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