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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,223.23, 774,505.07 and 306,590.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,223.23, 774,505.07 and 306,590.82 is: 423,104.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,223.23 : 774,505.07 = 306,590.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,223.23/774,505.07 = 306,590.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,223.23x = 774,505.07 × 306,590.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,223.23x = 237,456,142,972.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,456,142,972.50/561,223.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,104.62

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