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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,948.92, 775,503 and 320,226.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,948.92, 775,503 and 320,226.32 is: 441,920.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,948.92 : 775,503 = 320,226.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,948.92/775,503 = 320,226.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,948.92x = 775,503 × 320,226.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,948.92x = 248,336,471,838.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,336,471,838.96/561,948.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,920.01

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