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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,145.36, 851,110.94 and 225,553.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,145.36, 851,110.94 and 225,553.78 is: 338,486.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,145.36 : 851,110.94 = 225,553.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,145.36/851,110.94 = 225,553.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,145.36x = 851,110.94 × 225,553.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,145.36x = 191,971,289,716.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,971,289,716.35/567,145.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,486.93

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