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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,108.64, 852,161.93 and 331,285.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,108.64, 852,161.93 and 331,285.23 is: 496,927.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,108.64 : 852,161.93 = 331,285.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,108.64/852,161.93 = 331,285.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,108.64x = 852,161.93 × 331,285.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,108.64x = 282,308,660,977.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,308,660,977.29/568,108.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,927.24

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