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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,480.09, 773,481.18 and 305,845.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,480.09, 773,481.18 and 305,845.25 is: 422,076.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,480.09 : 773,481.18 = 305,845.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,480.09/773,481.18 = 305,845.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,480.09x = 773,481.18 × 305,845.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,480.09x = 236,565,544,867.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,565,544,867.40/560,480.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,076.63

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