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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,164.48, 842,659.20 and 246,355.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,164.48, 842,659.20 and 246,355.20 is: 369,275.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,164.48 : 842,659.20 = 246,355.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,164.48/842,659.20 = 246,355.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,164.48x = 842,659.20 × 246,355.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,164.48x = 207,593,475,747.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,593,475,747.84/562,164.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,275.33

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