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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,889.56, 865,334.99 and 150,425.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,889.56, 865,334.99 and 150,425.01 is: 225,637.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,889.56 : 865,334.99 = 150,425.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,889.56/865,334.99 = 150,425.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,889.56x = 865,334.99 × 150,425.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,889.56x = 130,168,023,771.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,168,023,771.98/576,889.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,637.68

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