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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,716.48, 775,169.12 and 307,067.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,716.48, 775,169.12 and 307,067.76 is: 423,753.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,716.48 : 775,169.12 = 307,067.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,716.48/775,169.12 = 307,067.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,716.48x = 775,169.12 × 307,067.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,716.48x = 238,029,445,299.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,029,445,299.57/561,716.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,753.72

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