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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,007.40, 849,344.70 and 389,714.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,007.40, 849,344.70 and 389,714.60 is: 583,770.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,007.40 : 849,344.70 = 389,714.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,007.40/849,344.70 = 389,714.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,007.40x = 849,344.70 × 389,714.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,007.40x = 331,002,030,022.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,002,030,022.62/567,007.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,770.21

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