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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,317.67, 784,274.60 and 313,668.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,317.67, 784,274.60 and 313,668.86 is: 432,860.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,317.67 : 784,274.60 = 313,668.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,317.67/784,274.60 = 313,668.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,317.67x = 784,274.60 × 313,668.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,317.67x = 246,002,516,571.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,002,516,571.76/568,317.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,860.93

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