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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,862.20, 784,277.10 and 148,885.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522,862.20, 784,277.10 and 148,885.20 is: 223,323.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,862.20 : 784,277.10 = 148,885.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,862.20/784,277.10 = 148,885.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,862.20x = 784,277.10 × 148,885.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,862.20x = 116,767,252,888.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,767,252,888.92/522,862.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,323.19

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