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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,374.27, 846,454.94 and 159,563.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,374.27, 846,454.94 and 159,563.25 is: 239,314.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,374.27 : 846,454.94 = 159,563.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,374.27/846,454.94 = 159,563.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,374.27x = 846,454.94 × 159,563.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,374.27x = 135,063,100,556.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,063,100,556.73/564,374.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,314.77

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