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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,548.42, 783,216.57 and 325,846.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,548.42, 783,216.57 and 325,846.58 is: 449,668.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,548.42 : 783,216.57 = 325,846.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,548.42/783,216.57 = 325,846.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,548.42x = 783,216.57 × 325,846.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,548.42x = 255,208,440,733.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,208,440,733.83/567,548.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,668.14

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