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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,001.10, 774,247.97 and 315,993.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,001.10, 774,247.97 and 315,993.92 is: 436,109.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,001.10 : 774,247.97 = 315,993.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,001.10/774,247.97 = 315,993.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,001.10x = 774,247.97 × 315,993.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,001.10x = 244,657,645,641.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,657,645,641.13/561,001.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,109.03

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