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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,813.56, 856,152.29 and 150,122.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,813.56, 856,152.29 and 150,122.24 is: 225,165.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,813.56 : 856,152.29 = 150,122.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,813.56/856,152.29 = 150,122.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,813.56x = 856,152.29 × 150,122.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,813.56x = 128,527,495,650.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,527,495,650.47/570,813.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,165.46

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