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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,219.48, 774,499.86 and 306,587.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,219.48, 774,499.86 and 306,587.07 is: 423,099.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,219.48 : 774,499.86 = 306,587.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,219.48/774,499.86 = 306,587.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,219.48x = 774,499.86 × 306,587.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,219.48x = 237,451,642,792.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,451,642,792.81/561,219.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,099.43

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