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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,114.88, 772,927.78 and 318,363.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,114.88, 772,927.78 and 318,363.88 is: 439,324.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,114.88 : 772,927.78 = 318,363.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,114.88/772,927.78 = 318,363.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,114.88x = 772,927.78 × 318,363.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,114.88x = 246,072,287,000.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,072,287,000.59/560,114.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,324.67

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