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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,468.31, 791,406.48 and 315,364.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,468.31, 791,406.48 and 315,364.87 is: 435,214.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,468.31 : 791,406.48 = 315,364.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,468.31/791,406.48 = 315,364.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,468.31x = 791,406.48 × 315,364.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,468.31x = 249,581,801,682.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,581,801,682.36/573,468.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,214.64

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