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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,845.14, 850,926.18 and 230,475.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,845.14, 850,926.18 and 230,475.34 is: 345,371.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,845.14 : 850,926.18 = 230,475.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,845.14/850,926.18 = 230,475.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,845.14x = 850,926.18 × 230,475.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,845.14x = 196,117,500,650.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,117,500,650.40/567,845.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,371.45

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