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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,366.47, 784,345.79 and 313,717.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,366.47, 784,345.79 and 313,717.72 is: 432,930.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,366.47 : 784,345.79 = 313,717.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,366.47/784,345.79 = 313,717.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,366.47x = 784,345.79 × 313,717.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,366.47x = 246,063,172,930.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,063,172,930.40/568,366.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,930.49

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