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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,086.92, 952,622.13 and 155,318.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,086.92, 952,622.13 and 155,318.89 is: 232,976.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,086.92 : 952,622.13 = 155,318.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,086.92/952,622.13 = 155,318.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,086.92x = 952,622.13 × 155,318.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,086.92x = 147,960,214,454.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,960,214,454.58/635,086.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,976.32

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