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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,270.42, 859,925.06 and 152,546.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,270.42, 859,925.06 and 152,546.70 is: 228,825.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,270.42 : 859,925.06 = 152,546.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,270.42/859,925.06 = 152,546.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,270.42x = 859,925.06 × 152,546.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,270.42x = 131,178,730,150.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,178,730,150.30/573,270.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,825.22

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