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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,664.13, 848,493.99 and 228,700.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,664.13, 848,493.99 and 228,700.74 is: 343,050.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,664.13 : 848,493.99 = 228,700.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,664.13/848,493.99 = 228,700.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,664.13x = 848,493.99 × 228,700.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,664.13x = 194,051,203,398.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,051,203,398.55/565,664.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,050.22

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