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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,450.22, 848,462.34 and 376,042.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,450.22, 848,462.34 and 376,042.34 is: 564,254.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,450.22 : 848,462.34 = 376,042.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,450.22/848,462.34 = 376,042.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,450.22x = 848,462.34 × 376,042.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,450.22x = 319,057,763,735.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,057,763,735.48/565,450.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,254.38

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