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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,317.94, 782,897.18 and 312,669.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,317.94, 782,897.18 and 312,669.06 is: 431,482.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,317.94 : 782,897.18 = 312,669.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,317.94/782,897.18 = 312,669.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,317.94x = 782,897.18 × 312,669.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,317.94x = 244,787,723,783.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,787,723,783.91/567,317.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,482.43

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