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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,410.59, 787,166.84 and 312,304.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,410.59, 787,166.84 and 312,304.27 is: 430,980.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,410.59 : 787,166.84 = 312,304.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,410.59/787,166.84 = 312,304.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,410.59x = 787,166.84 × 312,304.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,410.59x = 245,835,565,334.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,835,565,334.41/570,410.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,980.02

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