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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,907.16, 783,726.66 and 309,788.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,907.16, 783,726.66 and 309,788.46 is: 427,516.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,907.16 : 783,726.66 = 309,788.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,907.16/783,726.66 = 309,788.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,907.16x = 783,726.66 × 309,788.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,907.16x = 242,789,475,062.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,789,475,062.34/567,907.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,516.14

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