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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,670.72, 806,846.40 and 316,398.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,670.72, 806,846.40 and 316,398.72 is: 436,630.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,670.72 : 806,846.40 = 316,398.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,670.72/806,846.40 = 316,398.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,670.72x = 806,846.40 × 316,398.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,670.72x = 255,285,168,196.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,285,168,196.61/584,670.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,630.67

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