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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,562.22, 847,009.69 and 227,429.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,562.22, 847,009.69 and 227,429.39 is: 341,211.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,562.22 : 847,009.69 = 227,429.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,562.22/847,009.69 = 227,429.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,562.22x = 847,009.69 × 227,429.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,562.22x = 192,634,892,317.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,634,892,317.17/564,562.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,211.09

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