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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,413.96, 848,120.22 and 144,689.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,413.96, 848,120.22 and 144,689.96 is: 217,034.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,413.96 : 848,120.22 = 144,689.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,413.96/848,120.22 = 144,689.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,413.96x = 848,120.22 × 144,689.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,413.96x = 122,714,480,706.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,714,480,706.99/565,413.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,034.76

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