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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,219.21, 773,162.40 and 342,555.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,219.21, 773,162.40 and 342,555.46 is: 472,763.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,219.21 : 773,162.40 = 342,555.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,219.21/773,162.40 = 342,555.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,219.21x = 773,162.40 × 342,555.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,219.21x = 264,851,001,586.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,851,001,586.70/560,219.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,763.16

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