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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,098, 843,084.90 and 141,374.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,098, 843,084.90 and 141,374.04 is: 212,045.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,098 : 843,084.90 = 141,374.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,098/843,084.90 = 141,374.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,098x = 843,084.90 × 141,374.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,098x = 119,190,318,376.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,190,318,376.00/562,098
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,045.44

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