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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,300.62, 785,637.28 and 311,182.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,300.62, 785,637.28 and 311,182.78 is: 429,433.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,300.62 : 785,637.28 = 311,182.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,300.62/785,637.28 = 311,182.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,300.62x = 785,637.28 × 311,182.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,300.62x = 244,476,792,862.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,476,792,862.04/569,300.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,433.56

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