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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,040.70, 865,561.05 and 150,575.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,040.70, 865,561.05 and 150,575.70 is: 225,863.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,040.70 : 865,561.05 = 150,575.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,040.70/865,561.05 = 150,575.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,040.70x = 865,561.05 × 150,575.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,040.70x = 130,332,460,996.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,332,460,996.49/577,040.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,863.55

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