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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,163.01, 848,035.44 and 312,396.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,163.01, 848,035.44 and 312,396.57 is: 468,755.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,163.01 : 848,035.44 = 312,396.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,163.01/848,035.44 = 312,396.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,163.01x = 848,035.44 × 312,396.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,163.01x = 264,923,362,694.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,923,362,694.44/565,163.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,755.67

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