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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,047.44, 852,835.32 and 425,768.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,047.44, 852,835.32 and 425,768.57 is: 638,102.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,047.44 : 852,835.32 = 425,768.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,047.44/852,835.32 = 425,768.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,047.44x = 852,835.32 × 425,768.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,047.44x = 363,110,474,641.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,110,474,641.89/569,047.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,102.29

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