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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,436.68, 846,240.30 and 283,671.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,436.68, 846,240.30 and 283,671.24 is: 425,298.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,436.68 : 846,240.30 = 283,671.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,436.68/846,240.30 = 283,671.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,436.68x = 846,240.30 × 283,671.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,436.68x = 240,054,035,238.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,054,035,238.97/564,436.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,298.43

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