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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,652.30, 888,978.45 and 149,420.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,652.30, 888,978.45 and 149,420.30 is: 224,130.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,652.30 : 888,978.45 = 149,420.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,652.30/888,978.45 = 149,420.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,652.30x = 888,978.45 × 149,420.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,652.30x = 132,831,426,692.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,831,426,692.54/592,652.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,130.45

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