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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,028.53, 850,247.46 and 267,428.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,028.53, 850,247.46 and 267,428.64 is: 401,003.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,028.53 : 850,247.46 = 267,428.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,028.53/850,247.46 = 267,428.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,028.53x = 850,247.46 × 267,428.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,028.53x = 227,380,521,891.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,380,521,891.25/567,028.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,003.67

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