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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,222.07, 855,990.77 and 318,153.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,222.07, 855,990.77 and 318,153.95 is: 476,761.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,222.07 : 855,990.77 = 318,153.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,222.07/855,990.77 = 318,153.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,222.07x = 855,990.77 × 318,153.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,222.07x = 272,336,838,768.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,336,838,768.32/571,222.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,761.76

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