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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,488.92, 846,388.86 and 239,894.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,488.92, 846,388.86 and 239,894.56 is: 359,695.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,488.92 : 846,388.86 = 239,894.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,488.92/846,388.86 = 239,894.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,488.92x = 846,388.86 × 239,894.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,488.92x = 203,044,083,158.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,044,083,158.60/564,488.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,695.43

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