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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,710.67, 848,005.48 and 265,654.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,710.67, 848,005.48 and 265,654.13 is: 398,217.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,710.67 : 848,005.48 = 265,654.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,710.67/848,005.48 = 265,654.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,710.67x = 848,005.48 × 265,654.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,710.67x = 225,276,159,480.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,276,159,480.51/565,710.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,217.98

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