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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,269.70, 787,147.46 and 328,713.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,269.70, 787,147.46 and 328,713.72 is: 453,725.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,269.70 : 787,147.46 = 328,713.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,269.70/787,147.46 = 328,713.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,269.70x = 787,147.46 × 328,713.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,269.70x = 258,746,169,765.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,746,169,765.15/570,269.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,725.96

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