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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,041.20, 865,561.80 and 150,576.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,041.20, 865,561.80 and 150,576.20 is: 225,864.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,041.20 : 865,561.80 = 150,576.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,041.20/865,561.80 = 150,576.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,041.20x = 865,561.80 × 150,576.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,041.20x = 130,333,006,709.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,333,006,709.16/577,041.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,864.30

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