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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,941.14, 774,098.73 and 306,292.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,941.14, 774,098.73 and 306,292.56 is: 422,683.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,941.14 : 774,098.73 = 306,292.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,941.14/774,098.73 = 306,292.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,941.14x = 774,098.73 × 306,292.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,941.14x = 237,100,681,704.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,100,681,704.45/560,941.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,683.71

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