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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,348.76, 843,526.37 and 229,924.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,348.76, 843,526.37 and 229,924.76 is: 344,888.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,348.76 : 843,526.37 = 229,924.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,348.76/843,526.37 = 229,924.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,348.76x = 843,526.37 × 229,924.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,348.76x = 193,947,594,533.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,947,594,533.10/562,348.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,888.46

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