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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,287.74, 846,560.80 and 244,492.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,287.74, 846,560.80 and 244,492.82 is: 366,795.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,287.74 : 846,560.80 = 244,492.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,287.74/846,560.80 = 244,492.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,287.74x = 846,560.80 × 244,492.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,287.74x = 206,978,037,293.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,978,037,293.46/564,287.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,795.21

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