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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,336.44, 773,248.98 and 305,687.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,336.44, 773,248.98 and 305,687.56 is: 421,840.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,336.44 : 773,248.98 = 305,687.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,336.44/773,248.98 = 305,687.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,336.44x = 773,248.98 × 305,687.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,336.44x = 236,372,593,968.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,372,593,968.69/560,336.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,840.48

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