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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,464.10, 785,876.86 and 314,831.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,464.10, 785,876.86 and 314,831.69 is: 434,476.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,464.10 : 785,876.86 = 314,831.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,464.10/785,876.86 = 314,831.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,464.10x = 785,876.86 × 314,831.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,464.10x = 247,418,939,965.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,418,939,965.69/569,464.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,476.80

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