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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,518.58, 774,897.66 and 306,869.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,518.58, 774,897.66 and 306,869.88 is: 423,481.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,518.58 : 774,897.66 = 306,869.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,518.58/774,897.66 = 306,869.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,518.58x = 774,897.66 × 306,869.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,518.58x = 237,792,751,936.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,792,751,936.48/561,518.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,481.54

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