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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,495.16, 774,863.67 and 306,846.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,495.16, 774,863.67 and 306,846.35 is: 423,448.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,495.16 : 774,863.67 = 306,846.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,495.16/774,863.67 = 306,846.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,495.16x = 774,863.67 × 306,846.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,495.16x = 237,764,089,522.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,764,089,522.49/561,495.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,448.15

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