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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,030.61, 897,067.13 and 148,753.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,030.61, 897,067.13 and 148,753.80 is: 223,135.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,030.61 : 897,067.13 = 148,753.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,030.61/897,067.13 = 148,753.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,030.61x = 897,067.13 × 148,753.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,030.61x = 133,442,143,698.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,442,143,698.83/598,030.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,135.98

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