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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,829.78, 787,771.07 and 316,180.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,829.78, 787,771.07 and 316,180.97 is: 436,344.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,829.78 : 787,771.07 = 316,180.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,829.78/787,771.07 = 316,180.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,829.78x = 787,771.07 × 316,180.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,829.78x = 249,078,219,670.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,078,219,670.60/570,829.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,344.12

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