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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,216.08, 852,101.46 and 213,036.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,216.08, 852,101.46 and 213,036.48 is: 319,471.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,216.08 : 852,101.46 = 213,036.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,216.08/852,101.46 = 213,036.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,216.08x = 852,101.46 × 213,036.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,216.08x = 181,528,695,641.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,528,695,641.26/568,216.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,471.24

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