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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,295.18, 780,078.48 and 310,597.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,295.18, 780,078.48 and 310,597.16 is: 428,608.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,295.18 : 780,078.48 = 310,597.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,295.18/780,078.48 = 310,597.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,295.18x = 780,078.48 × 310,597.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,295.18x = 242,290,160,465.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,290,160,465.12/565,295.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,608.22

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