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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,252.16, 851,036.10 and 247,432

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,252.16, 851,036.10 and 247,432 is: 371,216.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,252.16 : 851,036.10 = 247,432 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,252.16/851,036.10 = 247,432/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,252.16x = 851,036.10 × 247,432
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,252.16x = 210,573,564,295.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,573,564,295.20/567,252.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,216.86

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