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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,152.16, 782,704.92 and 312,503.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,152.16, 782,704.92 and 312,503.28 is: 431,273.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,152.16 : 782,704.92 = 312,503.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,152.16/782,704.92 = 312,503.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,152.16x = 782,704.92 × 312,503.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,152.16x = 244,597,854,772.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,597,854,772.14/567,152.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,273.78

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