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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,869.16, 847,303.20 and 144,145.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,869.16, 847,303.20 and 144,145.04 is: 216,217.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,869.16 : 847,303.20 = 144,145.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,869.16/847,303.20 = 144,145.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,869.16x = 847,303.20 × 144,145.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,869.16x = 122,134,549,419.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,134,549,419.61/564,869.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,217.41

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