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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,300.12, 787,004.64 and 315,645.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,300.12, 787,004.64 and 315,645.84 is: 435,585.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,300.12 : 787,004.64 = 315,645.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,300.12/787,004.64 = 315,645.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,300.12x = 787,004.64 × 315,645.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,300.12x = 248,414,740,676.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,414,740,676.70/570,300.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,585.99

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