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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,867.67, 850,959.96 and 230,497.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,867.67, 850,959.96 and 230,497.81 is: 345,405.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,867.67 : 850,959.96 = 230,497.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,867.67/850,959.96 = 230,497.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,867.67x = 850,959.96 × 230,497.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,867.67x = 196,144,407,177.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,144,407,177.69/567,867.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,405.13

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