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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,253.72, 774,493.68 and 306,604.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,253.72, 774,493.68 and 306,604.84 is: 423,094.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,253.72 : 774,493.68 = 306,604.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,253.72/774,493.68 = 306,604.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,253.72x = 774,493.68 × 306,604.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,253.72x = 237,463,510,837.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,463,510,837.41/561,253.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,094.77

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