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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,667.22, 786,912.78 and 145,626.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,667.22, 786,912.78 and 145,626.46 is: 218,415.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,667.22 : 786,912.78 = 145,626.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,667.22/786,912.78 = 145,626.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,667.22x = 786,912.78 × 145,626.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,667.22x = 114,595,322,480.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,595,322,480.16/524,667.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,415.25

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