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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,687.06, 775,534.08 and 347,121.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,687.06, 775,534.08 and 347,121.30 is: 479,278.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,687.06 : 775,534.08 = 347,121.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,687.06/775,534.08 = 347,121.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,687.06x = 775,534.08 × 347,121.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,687.06x = 269,204,398,043.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,204,398,043.90/561,687.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,278.26

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