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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,322.92, 782,910.72 and 312,683.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,322.92, 782,910.72 and 312,683.04 is: 431,505.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,322.92 : 782,910.72 = 312,683.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,322.92/782,910.72 = 312,683.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,322.92x = 782,910.72 × 312,683.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,322.92x = 244,802,903,978.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,802,903,978.19/567,322.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,505.40

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