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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,635.27, 851,397.62 and 230,696.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,635.27, 851,397.62 and 230,696.12 is: 346,021.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,635.27 : 851,397.62 = 230,696.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,635.27/851,397.62 = 230,696.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,635.27x = 851,397.62 × 230,696.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,635.27x = 196,414,128,486.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,414,128,486.25/567,635.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,021.72

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