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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,683.52, 846,799.20 and 248,916

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,683.52, 846,799.20 and 248,916 is: 373,274.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,683.52 : 846,799.20 = 248,916 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,683.52/846,799.20 = 248,916/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,683.52x = 846,799.20 × 248,916
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,683.52x = 210,781,869,667.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,781,869,667.20/564,683.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,274.34

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