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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,294.22, 782,561.92 and 363,125.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,294.22, 782,561.92 and 363,125.47 is: 500,918.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,294.22 : 782,561.92 = 363,125.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,294.22/782,561.92 = 363,125.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,294.22x = 782,561.92 × 363,125.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,294.22x = 284,168,165,004.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,168,165,004.10/567,294.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,918.49

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