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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,703.72, 806,891.13 and 316,431.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,703.72, 806,891.13 and 316,431.72 is: 436,675.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,703.72 : 806,891.13 = 316,431.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,703.72/806,891.13 = 316,431.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,703.72x = 806,891.13 × 316,431.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,703.72x = 255,325,950,135.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,325,950,135.87/584,703.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,675.77

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