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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,650.80, 888,976.20 and 149,418.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,650.80, 888,976.20 and 149,418.80 is: 224,128.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,650.80 : 888,976.20 = 149,418.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,650.80/888,976.20 = 149,418.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,650.80x = 888,976.20 × 149,418.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,650.80x = 132,829,757,032.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,829,757,032.56/592,650.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,128.20

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