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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,437.80, 854,156.70 and 360,004.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,437.80, 854,156.70 and 360,004.20 is: 540,006.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,437.80 : 854,156.70 = 360,004.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,437.80/854,156.70 = 360,004.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,437.80x = 854,156.70 × 360,004.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,437.80x = 307,499,999,458.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,499,999,458.14/569,437.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,006.30

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