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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,341.07, 774,649.29 and 306,694.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,341.07, 774,649.29 and 306,694.08 is: 423,237.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,341.07 : 774,649.29 = 306,694.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,341.07/774,649.29 = 306,694.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,341.07x = 774,649.29 × 306,694.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,341.07x = 237,580,351,319.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,580,351,319.20/561,341.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,237.07

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