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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,222.78, 782,730.57 and 312,573.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,222.78, 782,730.57 and 312,573.96 is: 431,331.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,222.78 : 782,730.57 = 312,573.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,222.78/782,730.57 = 312,573.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,222.78x = 782,730.57 × 312,573.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,222.78x = 244,661,193,877.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,661,193,877.96/567,222.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,331.75

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