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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,270.16, 840,065.76 and 223,362

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,270.16, 840,065.76 and 223,362 is: 334,907.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,270.16 : 840,065.76 = 223,362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,270.16/840,065.76 = 223,362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,270.16x = 840,065.76 × 223,362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,270.16x = 187,638,768,285.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,638,768,285.12/560,270.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,907.66

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