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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,416.52, 846,883.98 and 244,665.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,416.52, 846,883.98 and 244,665.96 is: 367,111.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,416.52 : 846,883.98 = 244,665.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,416.52/846,883.98 = 244,665.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,416.52x = 846,883.98 × 244,665.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,416.52x = 207,203,681,975.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,203,681,975.32/564,416.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,111.30

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