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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,227.82, 774,465.48 and 306,529.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,227.82, 774,465.48 and 306,529.80 is: 422,995.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,227.82 : 774,465.48 = 306,529.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,227.82/774,465.48 = 306,529.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,227.82x = 774,465.48 × 306,529.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,227.82x = 237,396,748,691.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,396,748,691.30/561,227.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,995.33

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