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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,926.24, 852,732.36 and 213,713.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,926.24, 852,732.36 and 213,713.52 is: 320,323.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,926.24 : 852,732.36 = 213,713.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,926.24/852,732.36 = 213,713.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,926.24x = 852,732.36 × 213,713.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,926.24x = 182,240,434,273.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,240,434,273.51/568,926.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,323.48

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