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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,780.12, 775,256.52 and 307,131.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,780.12, 775,256.52 and 307,131.24 is: 423,841.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,780.12 : 775,256.52 = 307,131.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,780.12/775,256.52 = 307,131.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,780.12x = 775,256.52 × 307,131.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,780.12x = 238,105,496,305.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,105,496,305.69/561,780.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,841.09

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