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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,949.14, 774,110.79 and 306,294.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,949.14, 774,110.79 and 306,294.90 is: 422,687.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,949.14 : 774,110.79 = 306,294.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,949.14/774,110.79 = 306,294.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,949.14x = 774,110.79 × 306,294.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,949.14x = 237,106,187,011.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,106,187,011.97/560,949.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,687.50

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