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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,493.21, 848,301.66 and 245,425.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,493.21, 848,301.66 and 245,425.06 is: 368,164.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,493.21 : 848,301.66 = 245,425.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,493.21/848,301.66 = 245,425.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,493.21x = 848,301.66 × 245,425.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,493.21x = 208,194,482,092.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,194,482,092.28/565,493.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,164.42

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