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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,013.69, 897,041.70 and 148,736.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,013.69, 897,041.70 and 148,736.90 is: 223,110.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,013.69 : 897,041.70 = 148,736.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,013.69/897,041.70 = 148,736.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,013.69x = 897,041.70 × 148,736.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,013.69x = 133,423,203,871.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,423,203,871.33/598,013.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,110.62

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