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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,393.48, 774,713.88 and 306,739.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,393.48, 774,713.88 and 306,739.20 is: 423,295.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,393.48 : 774,713.88 = 306,739.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,393.48/774,713.88 = 306,739.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,393.48x = 774,713.88 × 306,739.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,393.48x = 237,635,115,780.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,635,115,780.10/561,393.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,295.11

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