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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,625.59, 783,283.23 and 312,971.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,625.59, 783,283.23 and 312,971.31 is: 431,878.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,625.59 : 783,283.23 = 312,971.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,625.59/783,283.23 = 312,971.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,625.59x = 783,283.23 × 312,971.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,625.59x = 245,145,178,594.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,145,178,594.13/567,625.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,878.31

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