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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,898.95, 775,271.07 and 320,176.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,898.95, 775,271.07 and 320,176.32 is: 441,758.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,898.95 : 775,271.07 = 320,176.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,898.95/775,271.07 = 320,176.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,898.95x = 775,271.07 × 320,176.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,898.95x = 248,223,438,195.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,223,438,195.06/561,898.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,758.15

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