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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,995.12, 789,338.24 and 313,871.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,995.12, 789,338.24 and 313,871.27 is: 433,134.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,995.12 : 789,338.24 = 313,871.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,995.12/789,338.24 = 313,871.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,995.12x = 789,338.24 × 313,871.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,995.12x = 247,750,590,332.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,750,590,332.32/571,995.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,134.10

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