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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,969.68, 847,454.52 and 144,230.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,969.68, 847,454.52 and 144,230.48 is: 216,345.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,969.68 : 847,454.52 = 144,230.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,969.68/847,454.52 = 144,230.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,969.68x = 847,454.52 × 144,230.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,969.68x = 122,228,772,197.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,228,772,197.77/564,969.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,345.72

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