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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,929.84, 853,771.20 and 463,434

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,929.84, 853,771.20 and 463,434 is: 694,237.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,929.84 : 853,771.20 = 463,434 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,929.84/853,771.20 = 463,434/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,929.84x = 853,771.20 × 463,434
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,929.84x = 395,666,602,300.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,666,602,300.80/569,929.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694,237.39

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