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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,215.08, 852,099.96 and 213,035.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,215.08, 852,099.96 and 213,035.48 is: 319,469.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,215.08 : 852,099.96 = 213,035.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,215.08/852,099.96 = 213,035.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,215.08x = 852,099.96 × 213,035.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,215.08x = 181,527,523,986.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,527,523,986.58/568,215.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,469.74

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