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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,278.01, 848,081.95 and 228,146.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,278.01, 848,081.95 and 228,146.49 is: 342,286.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,278.01 : 848,081.95 = 228,146.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,278.01/848,081.95 = 228,146.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,278.01x = 848,081.95 × 228,146.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,278.01x = 193,486,919,554.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,486,919,554.49/565,278.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,286.30

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