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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,615.24, 783,315.18 and 312,975.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,615.24, 783,315.18 and 312,975.54 is: 431,909.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,615.24 : 783,315.18 = 312,975.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,615.24/783,315.18 = 312,975.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,615.24x = 783,315.18 × 312,975.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,615.24x = 245,158,491,450.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,158,491,450.70/567,615.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,909.64

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