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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,283.81, 846,438.69 and 137,823.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,283.81, 846,438.69 and 137,823.18 is: 206,737.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,283.81 : 846,438.69 = 137,823.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,283.81/846,438.69 = 137,823.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,283.81x = 846,438.69 × 137,823.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,283.81x = 116,658,871,930.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,658,871,930.83/564,283.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,737.94

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