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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,222.28, 782,729.88 and 312,573.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,222.28, 782,729.88 and 312,573.46 is: 431,331.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,222.28 : 782,729.88 = 312,573.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,222.28/782,729.88 = 312,573.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,222.28x = 782,729.88 × 312,573.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,222.28x = 244,660,586,836.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,660,586,836.99/567,222.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,331.06

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