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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,372.48, 774,684.90 and 306,718.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,372.48, 774,684.90 and 306,718.20 is: 423,266.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,372.48 : 774,684.90 = 306,718.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,372.48/774,684.90 = 306,718.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,372.48x = 774,684.90 × 306,718.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,372.48x = 237,609,958,095.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,609,958,095.18/561,372.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,266.13

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