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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,293.79, 846,243.86 and 248,578.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,293.79, 846,243.86 and 248,578.47 is: 372,781.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,293.79 : 846,243.86 = 248,578.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,293.79/846,243.86 = 248,578.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,293.79x = 846,243.86 × 248,578.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,293.79x = 210,358,002,722.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,358,002,722.80/564,293.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,781.00

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