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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,967.68, 847,451.52 and 144,228.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,967.68, 847,451.52 and 144,228.48 is: 216,342.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,967.68 : 847,451.52 = 144,228.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,967.68/847,451.52 = 144,228.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,967.68x = 847,451.52 × 144,228.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,967.68x = 122,226,644,603.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,226,644,603.29/564,967.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,342.72

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