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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,164.60, 852,246.90 and 558,833.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,164.60, 852,246.90 and 558,833.40 is: 838,250.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,164.60 : 852,246.90 = 558,833.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,164.60/852,246.90 = 558,833.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,164.60x = 852,246.90 × 558,833.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,164.60x = 476,264,032,766.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,264,032,766.46/568,164.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838,250.10

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