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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,707.65, 773,749.53 and 318,967.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,707.65, 773,749.53 and 318,967.47 is: 440,159.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,707.65 : 773,749.53 = 318,967.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,707.65/773,749.53 = 318,967.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,707.65x = 773,749.53 × 318,967.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,707.65x = 246,800,929,997.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,800,929,997.79/560,707.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,159.73

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