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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,224.52, 783,252.69 and 143,056.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522,224.52, 783,252.69 and 143,056.63 is: 214,561.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,224.52 : 783,252.69 = 143,056.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,224.52/783,252.69 = 143,056.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,224.52x = 783,252.69 × 143,056.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,224.52x = 112,049,490,712.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,049,490,712.44/522,224.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,561.91

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