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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,427.52, 848,182.46 and 210,441.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,427.52, 848,182.46 and 210,441.42 is: 315,677.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,427.52 : 848,182.46 = 210,441.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,427.52/848,182.46 = 210,441.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,427.52x = 848,182.46 × 210,441.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,427.52x = 178,492,720,249.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,492,720,249.29/565,427.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,677.45

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