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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,488.08, 854,240.40 and 148,764

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,488.08, 854,240.40 and 148,764 is: 223,148.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,488.08 : 854,240.40 = 148,764 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,488.08/854,240.40 = 148,764/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,488.08x = 854,240.40 × 148,764
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,488.08x = 127,080,218,865.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,080,218,865.60/569,488.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,148.16

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