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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,912.56, 865,369.45 and 150,448.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,912.56, 865,369.45 and 150,448.01 is: 225,672.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,912.56 : 865,369.45 = 150,448.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,912.56/865,369.45 = 150,448.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,912.56x = 865,369.45 × 150,448.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,912.56x = 130,193,111,667.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,193,111,667.30/576,912.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,672.17

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