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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,868.26, 847,044 and 337,267.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,868.26, 847,044 and 337,267.20 is: 505,746.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,868.26 : 847,044 = 337,267.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,868.26/847,044 = 337,267.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,868.26x = 847,044 × 337,267.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,868.26x = 285,680,158,156.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,680,158,156.80/564,868.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,746.52

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