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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,606.10, 888,909.15 and 149,374.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,606.10, 888,909.15 and 149,374.10 is: 224,061.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,606.10 : 888,909.15 = 149,374.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,606.10/888,909.15 = 149,374.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,606.10x = 888,909.15 × 149,374.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,606.10x = 132,780,004,263.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,780,004,263.02/592,606.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,061.15

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