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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,874.93, 783,653.67 and 313,220.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,874.93, 783,653.67 and 313,220.65 is: 432,236.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,874.93 : 783,653.67 = 313,220.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,874.93/783,653.67 = 313,220.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,874.93x = 783,653.67 × 313,220.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,874.93x = 245,456,511,892.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,456,511,892.29/567,874.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,236.92

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