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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,630.72, 787,469.76 and 315,981.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,630.72, 787,469.76 and 315,981.84 is: 436,054.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,630.72 : 787,469.76 = 315,981.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,630.72/787,469.76 = 315,981.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,630.72x = 787,469.76 × 315,981.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,630.72x = 248,826,143,709.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,826,143,709.16/570,630.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,054.59

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