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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,713.91, 850,187.52 and 375,471.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,713.91, 850,187.52 and 375,471.22 is: 562,291.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,713.91 : 850,187.52 = 375,471.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,713.91/850,187.52 = 375,471.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,713.91x = 850,187.52 × 375,471.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,713.91x = 319,220,945,363.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,220,945,363.17/567,713.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,291.92

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