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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,997.68, 783,839.44 and 313,348.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,997.68, 783,839.44 and 313,348.80 is: 432,422.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,997.68 : 783,839.44 = 313,348.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,997.68/783,839.44 = 313,348.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,997.68x = 783,839.44 × 313,348.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,997.68x = 245,615,147,916.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,615,147,916.67/567,997.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,422.80

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