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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,404.62, 785,751.23 and 311,294.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,404.62, 785,751.23 and 311,294.88 is: 429,572.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,404.62 : 785,751.23 = 311,294.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,404.62/785,751.23 = 311,294.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,404.62x = 785,751.23 × 311,294.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,404.62x = 244,600,335,630.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,600,335,630.94/569,404.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,572.10

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