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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,217.16, 784,144.26 and 310,096.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,217.16, 784,144.26 and 310,096.14 is: 427,935.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,217.16 : 784,144.26 = 310,096.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,217.16/784,144.26 = 310,096.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,217.16x = 784,144.26 × 310,096.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,217.16x = 243,160,108,229.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,160,108,229.16/568,217.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,935.17

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