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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,571.56, 783,254.04 and 312,931.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,571.56, 783,254.04 and 312,931.80 is: 431,848.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,571.56 : 783,254.04 = 312,931.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,571.56/783,254.04 = 312,931.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,571.56x = 783,254.04 × 312,931.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,571.56x = 245,105,096,594.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,105,096,594.47/567,571.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,848.80

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