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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,951.44, 774,212.76 and 331,498.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,951.44, 774,212.76 and 331,498.96 is: 457,527.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,951.44 : 774,212.76 = 331,498.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,951.44/774,212.76 = 331,498.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,951.44x = 774,212.76 × 331,498.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,951.44x = 256,650,724,758.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,650,724,758.73/560,951.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,527.53

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