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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,160.76, 788,182.02 and 316,535.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,160.76, 788,182.02 and 316,535.64 is: 436,808.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,160.76 : 788,182.02 = 316,535.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,160.76/788,182.02 = 316,535.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,160.76x = 788,182.02 × 316,535.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,160.76x = 249,487,700,137.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,487,700,137.19/571,160.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,808.19

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