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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,608.10, 888,912.15 and 149,376.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,608.10, 888,912.15 and 149,376.10 is: 224,064.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,608.10 : 888,912.15 = 149,376.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,608.10/888,912.15 = 149,376.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,608.10x = 888,912.15 × 149,376.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,608.10x = 132,782,230,209.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,782,230,209.62/592,608.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,064.15

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