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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,197.16, 782,696.89 and 325,499.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,197.16, 782,696.89 and 325,499.64 is: 449,169.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,197.16 : 782,696.89 = 325,499.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,197.16/782,696.89 = 325,499.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,197.16x = 782,696.89 × 325,499.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,197.16x = 254,767,555,924.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,767,555,924.12/567,197.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,169.31

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