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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,633.87, 851,136.84 and 225,731.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,633.87, 851,136.84 and 225,731.07 is: 338,471.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,633.87 : 851,136.84 = 225,731.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,633.87/851,136.84 = 225,731.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,633.87x = 851,136.84 × 225,731.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,633.87x = 192,128,029,609.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,128,029,609.62/567,633.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,471.75

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