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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,924.08, 789,349.84 and 317,357.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,924.08, 789,349.84 and 317,357.28 is: 438,005.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,924.08 : 789,349.84 = 317,357.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,924.08/789,349.84 = 317,357.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,924.08x = 789,349.84 × 317,357.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,924.08x = 250,505,918,190.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,505,918,190.84/571,924.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,005.54

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