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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,277.64, 773,182.23 and 305,628.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,277.64, 773,182.23 and 305,628.85 is: 421,767.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,277.64 : 773,182.23 = 305,628.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,277.64/773,182.23 = 305,628.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,277.64x = 773,182.23 × 305,628.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,277.64x = 236,306,791,929.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,306,791,929.42/560,277.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,767.31

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