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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,303.70, 859,955.55 and 146,838.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,303.70, 859,955.55 and 146,838.70 is: 220,258.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,303.70 : 859,955.55 = 146,838.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,303.70/859,955.55 = 146,838.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,303.70x = 859,955.55 × 146,838.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,303.70x = 126,274,755,019.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,274,755,019.79/573,303.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,258.05

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