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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,741.77, 773,732.41 and 331,267.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,741.77, 773,732.41 and 331,267.15 is: 457,094.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,741.77 : 773,732.41 = 331,267.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,741.77/773,732.41 = 331,267.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,741.77x = 773,732.41 × 331,267.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,741.77x = 256,312,130,323.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,312,130,323.33/560,741.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,094.77

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