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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,389.64, 784,377.78 and 313,740.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,389.64, 784,377.78 and 313,740.88 is: 432,962.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,389.64 : 784,377.78 = 313,740.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,389.64/784,377.78 = 313,740.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,389.64x = 784,377.78 × 313,740.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,389.64x = 246,091,374,949.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,091,374,949.65/568,389.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,962.46

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