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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,429.89, 787,202.60 and 312,302.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,429.89, 787,202.60 and 312,302.55 is: 430,982.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,429.89 : 787,202.60 = 312,302.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,429.89/787,202.60 = 312,302.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,429.89x = 787,202.60 × 312,302.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,429.89x = 245,845,377,785.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,845,377,785.12/570,429.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,982.64

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