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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,245.64, 850,802.58 and 146,488.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,245.64, 850,802.58 and 146,488.44 is: 219,715.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,245.64 : 850,802.58 = 146,488.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,245.64/850,802.58 = 146,488.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,245.64x = 850,802.58 × 146,488.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,245.64x = 124,632,742,692.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,632,742,692.18/567,245.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,715.65

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