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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,285.74, 846,557.81 and 244,490.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,285.74, 846,557.81 and 244,490.82 is: 366,792.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,285.74 : 846,557.81 = 244,490.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,285.74/846,557.81 = 244,490.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,285.74x = 846,557.81 × 244,490.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,285.74x = 206,975,611,921.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,975,611,921.85/564,285.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,792.21

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