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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,214.24, 773,106.08 and 305,574.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,214.24, 773,106.08 and 305,574.56 is: 421,698.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,214.24 : 773,106.08 = 305,574.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,214.24/773,106.08 = 305,574.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,214.24x = 773,106.08 × 305,574.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,214.24x = 236,241,550,229.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,241,550,229.33/560,214.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,698.58

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