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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,362.37, 784,335.81 and 313,713.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,362.37, 784,335.81 and 313,713.49 is: 432,922.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,362.37 : 784,335.81 = 313,713.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,362.37/784,335.81 = 313,713.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,362.37x = 784,335.81 × 313,713.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,362.37x = 246,056,724,287.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,056,724,287.08/568,362.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,922.26

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