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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,954.78, 775,503.72 and 307,300.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,954.78, 775,503.72 and 307,300.50 is: 424,078.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,954.78 : 775,503.72 = 307,300.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,954.78/775,503.72 = 307,300.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,954.78x = 775,503.72 × 307,300.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,954.78x = 238,312,680,907.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,312,680,907.86/561,954.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,078.04

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