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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,812.62, 849,947.46 and 418,221.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,812.62, 849,947.46 and 418,221.82 is: 626,027.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,812.62 : 849,947.46 = 418,221.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,812.62/849,947.46 = 418,221.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,812.62x = 849,947.46 × 418,221.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,812.62x = 355,466,573,625.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,466,573,625.58/567,812.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626,027.96

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