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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,991.52, 783,823.92 and 313,353.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,991.52, 783,823.92 and 313,353.44 is: 432,425.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,991.52 : 783,823.92 = 313,353.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,991.52/783,823.92 = 313,353.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,991.52x = 783,823.92 × 313,353.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,991.52x = 245,613,921,686.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,613,921,686.29/567,991.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,425.33

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