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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,362.16, 783,543.24 and 148,336.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522,362.16, 783,543.24 and 148,336.56 is: 222,504.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,362.16 : 783,543.24 = 148,336.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,362.16/783,543.24 = 148,336.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,362.16x = 783,543.24 × 148,336.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,362.16x = 116,228,108,832.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,228,108,832.85/522,362.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,504.84

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