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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,907.54, 844,153.72 and 243,074.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,907.54, 844,153.72 and 243,074.18 is: 364,521.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,907.54 : 844,153.72 = 243,074.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,907.54/844,153.72 = 243,074.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,907.54x = 844,153.72 × 243,074.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,907.54x = 205,191,974,785.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,191,974,785.65/562,907.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,521.63

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