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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,629.40, 775,187.85 and 320,055.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,629.40, 775,187.85 and 320,055.30 is: 441,755.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,629.40 : 775,187.85 = 320,055.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,629.40/775,187.85 = 320,055.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,629.40x = 775,187.85 × 320,055.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,629.40x = 248,102,979,888.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,102,979,888.11/561,629.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,755.68

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