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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,625.65, 775,042.02 and 306,978.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,625.65, 775,042.02 and 306,978.66 is: 423,629.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,625.65 : 775,042.02 = 306,978.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,625.65/775,042.02 = 306,978.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,625.65x = 775,042.02 × 306,978.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,625.65x = 237,921,360,743.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,921,360,743.29/561,625.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,629.80

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