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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,443.60, 848,165.40 and 250,515.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,443.60, 848,165.40 and 250,515.60 is: 375,773.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,443.60 : 848,165.40 = 250,515.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,443.60/848,165.40 = 250,515.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,443.60x = 848,165.40 × 250,515.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,443.60x = 212,478,664,080.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,478,664,080.24/565,443.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,773.40

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