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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,112.67, 849,268.40 and 422,672.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,112.67, 849,268.40 and 422,672.18 is: 632,964.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,112.67 : 849,268.40 = 422,672.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,112.67/849,268.40 = 422,672.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,112.67x = 849,268.40 × 422,672.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,112.67x = 358,962,123,919.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,962,123,919.75/567,112.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632,964.39

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