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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,849.46, 786,411.68 and 324,870.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,849.46, 786,411.68 and 324,870.45 is: 448,332.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,849.46 : 786,411.68 = 324,870.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,849.46/786,411.68 = 324,870.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,849.46x = 786,411.68 × 324,870.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,849.46x = 255,481,916,366.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,481,916,366.86/569,849.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,332.30

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