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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,968.24, 860,654.48 and 169,107.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,968.24, 860,654.48 and 169,107.89 is: 253,574.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,968.24 : 860,654.48 = 169,107.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,968.24/860,654.48 = 169,107.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,968.24x = 860,654.48 × 169,107.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,968.24x = 145,543,464,437.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,543,464,437.94/573,968.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,574.08

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