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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,014.35, 845,976.70 and 226,817.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,014.35, 845,976.70 and 226,817.29 is: 340,207.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,014.35 : 845,976.70 = 226,817.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,014.35/845,976.70 = 226,817.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,014.35x = 845,976.70 × 226,817.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,014.35x = 191,882,142,497.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,882,142,497.14/564,014.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,207.91

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