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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,964.52, 855,240.80 and 250,340.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,964.52, 855,240.80 and 250,340.52 is: 375,639.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,964.52 : 855,240.80 = 250,340.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,964.52/855,240.80 = 250,340.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,964.52x = 855,240.80 × 250,340.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,964.52x = 214,101,426,597.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,101,426,597.22/569,964.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,639.92

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