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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,140.80, 987,211.20 and 564,828.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,140.80, 987,211.20 and 564,828.80 is: 847,243.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,140.80 : 987,211.20 = 564,828.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,140.80/987,211.20 = 564,828.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,140.80x = 987,211.20 × 564,828.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,140.80x = 557,605,317,442.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,605,317,442.56/658,140.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847,243.20

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