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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,336.56, 773,263.44 and 305,687.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,336.56, 773,263.44 and 305,687.80 is: 421,848.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,336.56 : 773,263.44 = 305,687.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,336.56/773,263.44 = 305,687.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,336.56x = 773,263.44 × 305,687.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,336.56x = 236,377,199,794.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,377,199,794.03/560,336.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,848.61

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