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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,700.91, 806,887.26 and 316,428.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,700.91, 806,887.26 and 316,428.91 is: 436,671.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,700.91 : 806,887.26 = 316,428.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,700.91/806,887.26 = 316,428.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,700.91x = 806,887.26 × 316,428.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,700.91x = 255,322,456,174.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,322,456,174.69/584,700.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,671.90

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