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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,265.67, 846,388.70 and 227,297.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,265.67, 846,388.70 and 227,297.70 is: 340,942.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,265.67 : 846,388.70 = 227,297.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,265.67/846,388.70 = 227,297.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,265.67x = 846,388.70 × 227,297.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,265.67x = 192,382,204,815.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,382,204,815.99/564,265.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,942.60

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