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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,219.78, 782,726.40 and 312,570.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,219.78, 782,726.40 and 312,570.95 is: 431,327.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,219.78 : 782,726.40 = 312,570.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,219.78/782,726.40 = 312,570.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,219.78x = 782,726.40 × 312,570.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,219.78x = 244,657,530,524.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,657,530,524.45/567,219.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,327.57

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