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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,033.43, 859,541.31 and 146,565.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,033.43, 859,541.31 and 146,565.48 is: 219,845.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,033.43 : 859,541.31 = 146,565.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,033.43/859,541.31 = 146,565.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,033.43x = 859,541.31 × 146,565.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,033.43x = 125,979,087,903.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,979,087,903.26/573,033.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,845.97

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