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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,799.72, 784,183.34 and 148,822.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522,799.72, 784,183.34 and 148,822.72 is: 223,229.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,799.72 : 784,183.34 = 148,822.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,799.72/784,183.34 = 148,822.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,799.72x = 784,183.34 × 148,822.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,799.72x = 116,704,297,637.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,704,297,637.49/522,799.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,229.46

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