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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,425.70, 843,712.55 and 207,688.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,425.70, 843,712.55 and 207,688.90 is: 311,560.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,425.70 : 843,712.55 = 207,688.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,425.70/843,712.55 = 207,688.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,425.70x = 843,712.55 × 207,688.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,425.70x = 175,229,731,425.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,229,731,425.70/562,425.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,560.68

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