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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,825.38, 874,287.57 and 162,101.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,825.38, 874,287.57 and 162,101.25 is: 243,165.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,825.38 : 874,287.57 = 162,101.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,825.38/874,287.57 = 162,101.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,825.38x = 874,287.57 × 162,101.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,825.38x = 141,723,108,564.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,723,108,564.34/582,825.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,165.65

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