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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,046.05, 774,249.71 and 306,404.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,046.05, 774,249.71 and 306,404.73 is: 422,841.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,046.05 : 774,249.71 = 306,404.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,046.05/774,249.71 = 306,404.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,046.05x = 774,249.71 × 306,404.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,046.05x = 237,233,771,813.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,233,771,813.11/561,046.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,841.89

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