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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,266.88, 846,204.84 and 264,888.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,266.88, 846,204.84 and 264,888.72 is: 397,241.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,266.88 : 846,204.84 = 264,888.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,266.88/846,204.84 = 264,888.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,266.88x = 846,204.84 × 264,888.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,266.88x = 224,150,116,925.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,150,116,925.41/564,266.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,241.31

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