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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,367.72, 784,347.53 and 313,718.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,367.72, 784,347.53 and 313,718.97 is: 432,932.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,367.72 : 784,347.53 = 313,718.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,367.72/784,347.53 = 313,718.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,367.72x = 784,347.53 × 313,718.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,367.72x = 246,064,700,606.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,064,700,606.35/568,367.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,932.22

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