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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,666.16, 774,731.39 and 399,240.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,666.16, 774,731.39 and 399,240.95 is: 551,673.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,666.16 : 774,731.39 = 399,240.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,666.16/774,731.39 = 399,240.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,666.16x = 774,731.39 × 399,240.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,666.16x = 309,304,494,142.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,304,494,142.22/560,666.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,673.20

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