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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,347.44, 782,944.92 and 312,708.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,347.44, 782,944.92 and 312,708.40 is: 431,540.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,347.44 : 782,944.92 = 312,708.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,347.44/782,944.92 = 312,708.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,347.44x = 782,944.92 × 312,708.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,347.44x = 244,833,453,221.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,833,453,221.33/567,347.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,540.60

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