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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,652.80, 846,979.20 and 248,774.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,652.80, 846,979.20 and 248,774.40 is: 373,161.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,652.80 : 846,979.20 = 248,774.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,652.80/846,979.20 = 248,774.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,652.80x = 846,979.20 × 248,774.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,652.80x = 210,706,742,292.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,706,742,292.48/564,652.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,161.60

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