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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,803.34, 783,562.68 and 313,149.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,803.34, 783,562.68 and 313,149.06 is: 432,142.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,803.34 : 783,562.68 = 313,149.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,803.34/783,562.68 = 313,149.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,803.34x = 783,562.68 × 313,149.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,803.34x = 245,371,916,693.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,371,916,693.08/567,803.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,142.43

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