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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,082.20, 856,667.04 and 150,352

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,082.20, 856,667.04 and 150,352 is: 225,539.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,082.20 : 856,667.04 = 150,352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,082.20/856,667.04 = 150,352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,082.20x = 856,667.04 × 150,352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,082.20x = 128,801,602,798.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,801,602,798.08/571,082.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,539.52

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