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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,639.79, 773,658.88 and 331,270.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,639.79, 773,658.88 and 331,270.88 is: 457,139.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,639.79 : 773,658.88 = 331,270.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,639.79/773,658.88 = 331,270.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,639.79x = 773,658.88 × 331,270.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,639.79x = 256,290,653,300.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,290,653,300.94/560,639.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,139.61

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