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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,127.03, 785,385.75 and 310,998.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,127.03, 785,385.75 and 310,998.30 is: 429,172.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,127.03 : 785,385.75 = 310,998.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,127.03/785,385.75 = 310,998.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,127.03x = 785,385.75 × 310,998.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,127.03x = 244,253,633,094.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,253,633,094.23/569,127.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,172.43

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