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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,131.16, 777,192.42 and 144,153.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,131.16, 777,192.42 and 144,153.08 is: 216,228.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,131.16 : 777,192.42 = 144,153.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,131.16/777,192.42 = 144,153.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,131.16x = 777,192.42 × 144,153.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,131.16x = 112,034,681,095.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,034,681,095.65/518,131.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,228.42

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