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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,645.10, 888,967.65 and 149,413.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,645.10, 888,967.65 and 149,413.10 is: 224,119.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,645.10 : 888,967.65 = 149,413.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,645.10/888,967.65 = 149,413.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,645.10x = 888,967.65 × 149,413.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,645.10x = 132,823,412,386.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,823,412,386.22/592,645.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,119.65

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