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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,802.59, 773,903.63 and 306,153.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,802.59, 773,903.63 and 306,153.78 is: 422,490.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,802.59 : 773,903.63 = 306,153.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,802.59/773,903.63 = 306,153.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,802.59x = 773,903.63 × 306,153.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,802.59x = 236,933,521,680.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,933,521,680.22/560,802.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,490.06

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