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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,507.66, 783,165.78 and 312,867.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,507.66, 783,165.78 and 312,867.96 is: 431,760.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,507.66 : 783,165.78 = 312,867.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,507.66/783,165.78 = 312,867.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,507.66x = 783,165.78 × 312,867.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,507.66x = 245,027,479,930.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,027,479,930.41/567,507.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,760.66

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