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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,432.27, 848,189.58 and 210,446.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,432.27, 848,189.58 and 210,446.17 is: 315,684.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,432.27 : 848,189.58 = 210,446.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,432.27/848,189.58 = 210,446.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,432.27x = 848,189.58 × 210,446.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,432.27x = 178,498,248,544.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,498,248,544.91/565,432.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,684.58

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