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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,866.50, 775,363.98 and 307,217.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,866.50, 775,363.98 and 307,217.69 is: 423,953.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,866.50 : 775,363.98 = 307,217.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,866.50/775,363.98 = 307,217.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,866.50x = 775,363.98 × 307,217.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,866.50x = 238,205,530,844.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,205,530,844.81/561,866.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,953.97

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