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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,957.88, 783,769.26 and 313,309

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,957.88, 783,769.26 and 313,309 is: 432,359.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,957.88 : 783,769.26 = 313,309 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,957.88/783,769.26 = 313,309/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,957.88x = 783,769.26 × 313,309
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,957.88x = 245,561,963,081.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,561,963,081.34/567,957.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,359.46

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