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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,254.69, 783,012.04 and 506,720.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,254.69, 783,012.04 and 506,720.15 is: 699,452.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,254.69 : 783,012.04 = 506,720.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,254.69/783,012.04 = 506,720.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,254.69x = 783,012.04 × 506,720.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,254.69x = 396,767,973,178.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,767,973,178.75/567,254.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,452.97

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