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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,255, 806,271.90 and 315,983

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,255, 806,271.90 and 315,983 is: 436,056.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,255 : 806,271.90 = 315,983 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,255/806,271.90 = 315,983/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,255x = 806,271.90 × 315,983
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,255x = 254,768,213,777.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,768,213,777.70/584,255
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,056.54

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