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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,617.37, 773,640.47 and 305,968.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,617.37, 773,640.47 and 305,968.49 is: 422,230.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,617.37 : 773,640.47 = 305,968.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,617.37/773,640.47 = 305,968.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,617.37x = 773,640.47 × 305,968.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,617.37x = 236,709,604,878.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,709,604,878.95/560,617.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,230.24

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