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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,615.84, 787,449.72 and 315,966.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,615.84, 787,449.72 and 315,966.96 is: 436,034.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,615.84 : 787,449.72 = 315,966.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,615.84/787,449.72 = 315,966.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,615.84x = 787,449.72 × 315,966.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,615.84x = 248,808,094,181.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,808,094,181.25/570,615.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,034.33

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