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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,575.72, 840,363.48 and 205,506.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,575.72, 840,363.48 and 205,506.84 is: 308,076.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,575.72 : 840,363.48 = 205,506.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,575.72/840,363.48 = 205,506.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,575.72x = 840,363.48 × 205,506.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,575.72x = 172,700,443,226.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,700,443,226.20/560,575.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,076.92

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