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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,546.42, 773,570.50 and 305,913.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,546.42, 773,570.50 and 305,913.98 is: 422,170.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,546.42 : 773,570.50 = 305,913.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,546.42/773,570.50 = 305,913.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,546.42x = 773,570.50 × 305,913.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,546.42x = 236,646,030,465.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,646,030,465.59/560,546.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,170.26

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