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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,480.76, 783,125.82 and 312,826.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,480.76, 783,125.82 and 312,826.36 is: 431,701.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,480.76 : 783,125.82 = 312,826.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,480.76/783,125.82 = 312,826.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,480.76x = 783,125.82 × 312,826.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,480.76x = 244,982,399,692.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,982,399,692.62/567,480.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,701.68

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