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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,341.88, 774,662.94 and 306,708.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,341.88, 774,662.94 and 306,708.84 is: 423,264.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,341.88 : 774,662.94 = 306,708.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,341.88/774,662.94 = 306,708.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,341.88x = 774,662.94 × 306,708.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,341.88x = 237,595,971,718.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,595,971,718.39/561,341.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,264.29

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