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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,031.48, 845,850.12 and 226,984.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,031.48, 845,850.12 and 226,984.66 is: 340,397.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,031.48 : 845,850.12 = 226,984.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,031.48/845,850.12 = 226,984.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,031.48x = 845,850.12 × 226,984.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,031.48x = 191,995,001,899.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,995,001,899.16/564,031.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,397.67

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