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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,357.78, 784,328.73 and 313,703.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,357.78, 784,328.73 and 313,703.50 is: 432,908.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,357.78 : 784,328.73 = 313,703.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,357.78/784,328.73 = 313,703.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,357.78x = 784,328.73 × 313,703.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,357.78x = 246,046,667,751.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,046,667,751.56/568,357.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,908.07

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