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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,213.15, 774,461.57 and 306,565.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,213.15, 774,461.57 and 306,565.35 is: 423,053.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,213.15 : 774,461.57 = 306,565.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,213.15/774,461.57 = 306,565.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,213.15x = 774,461.57 × 306,565.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,213.15x = 237,423,080,735.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,423,080,735.77/561,213.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,053.31

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