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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,254.64, 773,120.30 and 318,503.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,254.64, 773,120.30 and 318,503.66 is: 439,517.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,254.64 : 773,120.30 = 318,503.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,254.64/773,120.30 = 318,503.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,254.64x = 773,120.30 × 318,503.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,254.64x = 246,241,645,170.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,241,645,170.30/560,254.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,517.37

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