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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,207.73, 773,097.18 and 305,568.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,207.73, 773,097.18 and 305,568.03 is: 421,689.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,207.73 : 773,097.18 = 305,568.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,207.73/773,097.18 = 305,568.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,207.73x = 773,097.18 × 305,568.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,207.73x = 236,233,782,291.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,233,782,291.16/560,207.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,689.62

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