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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,259.39, 952,901.37 and 155,491.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,259.39, 952,901.37 and 155,491.39 is: 233,240.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,259.39 : 952,901.37 = 155,491.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,259.39/952,901.37 = 155,491.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,259.39x = 952,901.37 × 155,491.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,259.39x = 148,167,959,676.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,167,959,676.65/635,259.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,240.09

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