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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,101.46, 774,318.78 and 306,452.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,101.46, 774,318.78 and 306,452.66 is: 422,904.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,101.46 : 774,318.78 = 306,452.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,101.46/774,318.78 = 306,452.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,101.46x = 774,318.78 × 306,452.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,101.46x = 237,292,049,818.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,292,049,818.96/561,101.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,904.00

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