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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,502.08, 855,286.56 and 215,313.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,502.08, 855,286.56 and 215,313.84 is: 322,794.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,502.08 : 855,286.56 = 215,313.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,502.08/855,286.56 = 215,313.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,502.08x = 855,286.56 × 215,313.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,502.08x = 184,155,033,533.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,155,033,533.99/570,502.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,794.68

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