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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,347.06, 848,016.27 and 144,622.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,347.06, 848,016.27 and 144,622.26 is: 216,932.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,347.06 : 848,016.27 = 144,622.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,347.06/848,016.27 = 144,622.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,347.06x = 848,016.27 × 144,622.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,347.06x = 122,642,029,484.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,642,029,484.17/565,347.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,932.28

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