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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,229.52, 860,921.46 and 195,048.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,229.52, 860,921.46 and 195,048.07 is: 292,428.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,229.52 : 860,921.46 = 195,048.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,229.52/860,921.46 = 195,048.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,229.52x = 860,921.46 × 195,048.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,229.52x = 167,921,067,042.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,921,067,042.28/574,229.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,428.48

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