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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,167.70, 864,251.55 and 155,486.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,167.70, 864,251.55 and 155,486.10 is: 233,229.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,167.70 : 864,251.55 = 155,486.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,167.70/864,251.55 = 155,486.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,167.70x = 864,251.55 × 155,486.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,167.70x = 134,379,102,928.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,379,102,928.46/576,167.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,229.15

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