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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,336.48, 774,696.96 and 306,725.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,336.48, 774,696.96 and 306,725.40 is: 423,309.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,336.48 : 774,696.96 = 306,725.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,336.48/774,696.96 = 306,725.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,336.48x = 774,696.96 × 306,725.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,336.48x = 237,619,234,934.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,619,234,934.78/561,336.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,309.80

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