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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,124.01, 855,784.78 and 210,798.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,124.01, 855,784.78 and 210,798.92 is: 315,865.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,124.01 : 855,784.78 = 210,798.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,124.01/855,784.78 = 210,798.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,124.01x = 855,784.78 × 210,798.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,124.01x = 180,398,508,988.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,398,508,988.90/571,124.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,865.74

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