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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,773.72, 773,868.90 and 306,129.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,773.72, 773,868.90 and 306,129.16 is: 422,458.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,773.72 : 773,868.90 = 306,129.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,773.72/773,868.90 = 306,129.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,773.72x = 773,868.90 × 306,129.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,773.72x = 236,903,836,307.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,903,836,307.12/560,773.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,458.88

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