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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,845.64, 850,926.93 and 230,475.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,845.64, 850,926.93 and 230,475.84 is: 345,372.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,845.64 : 850,926.93 = 230,475.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,845.64/850,926.93 = 230,475.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,845.64x = 850,926.93 × 230,475.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,845.64x = 196,118,098,970.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,118,098,970.37/567,845.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,372.20

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