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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,042.12, 775,263.54 and 392,214.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,042.12, 775,263.54 and 392,214.28 is: 541,008.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,042.12 : 775,263.54 = 392,214.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,042.12/775,263.54 = 392,214.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,042.12x = 775,263.54 × 392,214.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,042.12x = 304,069,431,151.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,069,431,151.35/562,042.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,008.26

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