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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,446.21, 846,452.39 and 204,511.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,446.21, 846,452.39 and 204,511.28 is: 306,688.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,446.21 : 846,452.39 = 204,511.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,446.21/846,452.39 = 204,511.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,446.21x = 846,452.39 × 204,511.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,446.21x = 173,109,056,483.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,109,056,483.14/564,446.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,688.32

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