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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,313.20, 859,969.80 and 146,848.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,313.20, 859,969.80 and 146,848.20 is: 220,272.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,313.20 : 859,969.80 = 146,848.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,313.20/859,969.80 = 146,848.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,313.20x = 859,969.80 × 146,848.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,313.20x = 126,285,017,184.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,285,017,184.36/573,313.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,272.30

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