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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,459.02, 783,094.54 and 309,338.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,459.02, 783,094.54 and 309,338.08 is: 426,887.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,459.02 : 783,094.54 = 309,338.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,459.02/783,094.54 = 309,338.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,459.02x = 783,094.54 × 309,338.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,459.02x = 242,240,961,462.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,240,961,462.08/567,459.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,887.15

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