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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,000.46, 782,573.97 and 325,446.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,000.46, 782,573.97 and 325,446.31 is: 449,180.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,000.46 : 782,573.97 = 325,446.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,000.46/782,573.97 = 325,446.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,000.46x = 782,573.97 × 325,446.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,000.46x = 254,685,810,838.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,685,810,838.55/567,000.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,180.96

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