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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,344.63, 773,271.92 and 318,627.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,344.63, 773,271.92 and 318,627.22 is: 439,703.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,344.63 : 773,271.92 = 318,627.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,344.63/773,271.92 = 318,627.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,344.63x = 773,271.92 × 318,627.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,344.63x = 246,385,482,173.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,385,482,173.66/560,344.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,703.48

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