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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,151.16, 782,703.54 and 312,502.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,151.16, 782,703.54 and 312,502.28 is: 431,272.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,151.16 : 782,703.54 = 312,502.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,151.16/782,703.54 = 312,502.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,151.16x = 782,703.54 × 312,502.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,151.16x = 244,596,640,814.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,596,640,814.07/567,151.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,272.40

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