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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,068.38, 777,146.31 and 144,091.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,068.38, 777,146.31 and 144,091.38 is: 216,149.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,068.38 : 777,146.31 = 144,091.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,068.38/777,146.31 = 144,091.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,068.38x = 777,146.31 × 144,091.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,068.38x = 111,980,084,269.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,980,084,269.81/518,068.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,149.24

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