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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,753.82, 806,960.04 and 316,481.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,753.82, 806,960.04 and 316,481.82 is: 436,744.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,753.82 : 806,960.04 = 316,481.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,753.82/806,960.04 = 316,481.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,753.82x = 806,960.04 × 316,481.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,753.82x = 255,388,182,126.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,388,182,126.47/584,753.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,744.79

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