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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,717.48, 806,910.90 and 316,445.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,717.48, 806,910.90 and 316,445.48 is: 436,695.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,717.48 : 806,910.90 = 316,445.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,717.48/806,910.90 = 316,445.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,717.48x = 806,910.90 × 316,445.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,717.48x = 255,343,307,067.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,343,307,067.73/584,717.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,695.18

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