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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,274.91, 773,178.46 and 305,626.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,274.91, 773,178.46 and 305,626.10 is: 421,763.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,274.91 : 773,178.46 = 305,626.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,274.91/773,178.46 = 305,626.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,274.91x = 773,178.46 × 305,626.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,274.91x = 236,303,512,703.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,303,512,703.85/560,274.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,763.51

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