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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,264.88, 846,201.84 and 264,886.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,264.88, 846,201.84 and 264,886.72 is: 397,238.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,264.88 : 846,201.84 = 264,886.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,264.88/846,201.84 = 264,886.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,264.88x = 846,201.84 × 264,886.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,264.88x = 224,147,629,855.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,147,629,855.57/564,264.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,238.31

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