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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,869.28, 775,350.96 and 307,171.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,869.28, 775,350.96 and 307,171.04 is: 423,880.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,869.28 : 775,350.96 = 307,171.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,869.28/775,350.96 = 307,171.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,869.28x = 775,350.96 × 307,171.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,869.28x = 238,165,360,748.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,165,360,748.20/561,869.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,880.37

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