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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,404.10, 777,606.15 and 144,427.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,404.10, 777,606.15 and 144,427.10 is: 216,640.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,404.10 : 777,606.15 = 144,427.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,404.10/777,606.15 = 144,427.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,404.10x = 777,606.15 × 144,427.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,404.10x = 112,307,401,186.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,307,401,186.67/518,404.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,640.65

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