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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,354.26, 773,285.20 and 318,636.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,354.26, 773,285.20 and 318,636.85 is: 439,716.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,354.26 : 773,285.20 = 318,636.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,354.26/773,285.20 = 318,636.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,354.26x = 773,285.20 × 318,636.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,354.26x = 246,397,160,279.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,397,160,279.62/560,354.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,716.76

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