Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,699,925, 860,553,036.78 and 142,878,421
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 573,699,925, 860,553,036.78 and 142,878,421 is: 214,318,415.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
573,699,925 : 860,553,036.78 = 142,878,421 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
573,699,925/860,553,036.78 = 142,878,421/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
573,699,925x = 860,553,036.78 × 142,878,421 - Step 4: Simplify right side
573,699,925x = 122,954,459,081,881,328 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,954,459,081,881,328/573,699,925 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 214,318,415.82
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