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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,281.08, 782,843.94 and 312,632.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,281.08, 782,843.94 and 312,632.50 is: 431,430.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,281.08 : 782,843.94 = 312,632.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,281.08/782,843.94 = 312,632.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,281.08x = 782,843.94 × 312,632.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,281.08x = 244,742,458,072.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,742,458,072.05/567,281.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,430.67

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