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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,004.59, 850,485.51 and 140,541.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,004.59, 850,485.51 and 140,541.57 is: 210,807.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,004.59 : 850,485.51 = 140,541.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,004.59/850,485.51 = 140,541.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,004.59x = 850,485.51 × 140,541.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,004.59x = 119,528,568,837.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,528,568,837.65/567,004.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,807.06

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