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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,017.70, 775,597.72 and 320,322.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,017.70, 775,597.72 and 320,322.76 is: 442,052.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,017.70 : 775,597.72 = 320,322.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,017.70/775,597.72 = 320,322.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,017.70x = 775,597.72 × 320,322.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,017.70x = 248,441,603,642.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,441,603,642.74/562,017.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,052.99

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