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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,997.42, 774,232.44 and 334,642.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,997.42, 774,232.44 and 334,642.92 is: 461,840.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,997.42 : 774,232.44 = 334,642.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,997.42/774,232.44 = 334,642.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,997.42x = 774,232.44 × 334,642.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,997.42x = 259,091,404,480.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,091,404,480.33/560,997.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,840.63

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