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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,433.21, 860,130.25 and 146,973.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,433.21, 860,130.25 and 146,973.24 is: 220,454.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,433.21 : 860,130.25 = 146,973.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,433.21/860,130.25 = 146,973.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,433.21x = 860,130.25 × 146,973.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,433.21x = 126,416,124,628.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,416,124,628.99/573,433.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,454.84

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