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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,127, 782,626.12 and 309,007.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,127, 782,626.12 and 309,007.36 is: 426,425.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,127 : 782,626.12 = 309,007.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,127/782,626.12 = 309,007.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,127x = 782,626.12 × 309,007.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,127x = 241,837,231,208.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,837,231,208.24/567,127
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,425.18

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