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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,254.08, 782,827.02 and 312,621.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,254.08, 782,827.02 and 312,621.66 is: 431,426.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,254.08 : 782,827.02 = 312,621.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,254.08/782,827.02 = 312,621.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,254.08x = 782,827.02 × 312,621.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,254.08x = 244,728,682,485.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,728,682,485.25/567,254.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,426.92

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