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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,157.72, 806,137.74 and 315,885.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,157.72, 806,137.74 and 315,885.72 is: 435,922.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,157.72 : 806,137.74 = 315,885.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,157.72/806,137.74 = 315,885.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,157.72x = 806,137.74 × 315,885.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,157.72x = 254,647,400,419.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,647,400,419.07/584,157.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,922.34

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