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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,131.94, 782,659.77 and 325,458.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,131.94, 782,659.77 and 325,458.72 is: 449,143.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,131.94 : 782,659.77 = 325,458.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,131.94/782,659.77 = 325,458.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,131.94x = 782,659.77 × 325,458.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,131.94x = 254,723,446,939.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,723,446,939.69/567,131.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,143.19

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