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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,013.48, 850,225.02 and 211,735.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,013.48, 850,225.02 and 211,735.36 is: 317,492.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,013.48 : 850,225.02 = 211,735.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,013.48/850,225.02 = 211,735.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,013.48x = 850,225.02 × 211,735.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,013.48x = 180,022,700,690.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,022,700,690.71/567,013.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,492.81

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