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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,232.12, 806,242.68 and 315,960.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,232.12, 806,242.68 and 315,960.12 is: 436,026.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,232.12 : 806,242.68 = 315,960.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,232.12/806,242.68 = 315,960.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,232.12x = 806,242.68 × 315,960.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,232.12x = 254,740,533,921.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,740,533,921.92/584,232.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,026.24

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