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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,474.06, 846,367.65 and 239,879.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,474.06, 846,367.65 and 239,879.52 is: 359,673.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,474.06 : 846,367.65 = 239,879.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,474.06/846,367.65 = 239,879.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,474.06x = 846,367.65 × 239,879.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,474.06x = 203,026,265,625.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,026,265,625.53/564,474.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,673.33

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