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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,369.66, 785,730.30 and 311,247.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,369.66, 785,730.30 and 311,247.74 is: 429,521.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,369.66 : 785,730.30 = 311,247.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,369.66/785,730.30 = 311,247.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,369.66x = 785,730.30 × 311,247.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,369.66x = 244,556,780,124.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,556,780,124.52/569,369.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,521.97

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