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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,712.91, 850,186.02 and 375,470.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,712.91, 850,186.02 and 375,470.22 is: 562,290.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,712.91 : 850,186.02 = 375,470.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,712.91/850,186.02 = 375,470.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,712.91x = 850,186.02 × 375,470.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,712.91x = 319,219,527,719.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,219,527,719.39/567,712.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,290.42

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