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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,990.48, 844,311.09 and 203,114.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,990.48, 844,311.09 and 203,114.55 is: 304,608.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,990.48 : 844,311.09 = 203,114.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,990.48/844,311.09 = 203,114.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,990.48x = 844,311.09 × 203,114.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,990.48x = 171,491,867,105.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,491,867,105.36/562,990.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,608.82

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