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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,267.19, 793,901.42 and 145,019.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,267.19, 793,901.42 and 145,019.33 is: 217,529.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,267.19 : 793,901.42 = 145,019.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,267.19/793,901.42 = 145,019.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,267.19x = 793,901.42 × 145,019.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,267.19x = 115,131,052,873.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,131,052,873.19/529,267.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,529.17

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