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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583,447.20, 875,170.80 and 140,215.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583,447.20, 875,170.80 and 140,215.20 is: 210,322.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583,447.20 : 875,170.80 = 140,215.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583,447.20/875,170.80 = 140,215.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583,447.20x = 875,170.80 × 140,215.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583,447.20x = 122,712,248,756.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,712,248,756.16/583,447.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,322.80

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