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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,697.92, 775,138.14 and 307,046.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,697.92, 775,138.14 and 307,046.88 is: 423,721.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,697.92 : 775,138.14 = 307,046.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,697.92/775,138.14 = 307,046.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,697.92x = 775,138.14 × 307,046.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,697.92x = 238,003,747,456.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,003,747,456.00/561,697.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,721.97

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