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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,042.76, 774,241.86 and 306,393.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,042.76, 774,241.86 and 306,393.94 is: 422,825.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,042.76 : 774,241.86 = 306,393.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,042.76/774,241.86 = 306,393.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,042.76x = 774,241.86 × 306,393.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,042.76x = 237,223,013,998.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,223,013,998.33/561,042.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,825.19

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