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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,745.56, 847,129.33 and 223,179.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,745.56, 847,129.33 and 223,179.90 is: 334,774.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,745.56 : 847,129.33 = 223,179.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,745.56/847,129.33 = 223,179.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,745.56x = 847,129.33 × 223,179.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,745.56x = 189,062,239,156.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,062,239,156.47/564,745.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,774.19

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