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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,614.10, 888,921.15 and 149,382.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,614.10, 888,921.15 and 149,382.10 is: 224,073.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,614.10 : 888,921.15 = 149,382.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,614.10/888,921.15 = 149,382.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,614.10x = 888,921.15 × 149,382.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,614.10x = 132,788,908,121.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,788,908,121.42/592,614.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,073.15

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