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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,412.72, 785,758.71 and 314,747.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,412.72, 785,758.71 and 314,747.50 is: 434,334.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,412.72 : 785,758.71 = 314,747.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,412.72/785,758.71 = 314,747.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,412.72x = 785,758.71 × 314,747.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,412.72x = 247,315,589,575.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,315,589,575.73/569,412.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,334.50

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