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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566,248.48, 848,780.40 and 211,108

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566,248.48, 848,780.40 and 211,108 is: 316,441.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566,248.48 : 848,780.40 = 211,108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566,248.48/848,780.40 = 211,108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566,248.48x = 848,780.40 × 211,108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566,248.48x = 179,184,332,683.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,184,332,683.20/566,248.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,441.17

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