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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,226.52, 783,255.69 and 143,058.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522,226.52, 783,255.69 and 143,058.63 is: 214,564.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,226.52 : 783,255.69 = 143,058.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,226.52/783,255.69 = 143,058.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,226.52x = 783,255.69 × 143,058.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,226.52x = 112,051,485,951.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,051,485,951.11/522,226.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,564.91

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