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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,081.48, 775,652.96 and 320,441.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,081.48, 775,652.96 and 320,441.87 is: 442,198.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,081.48 : 775,652.96 = 320,441.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,081.48/775,652.96 = 320,441.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,081.48x = 775,652.96 × 320,441.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,081.48x = 248,551,687,713.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,551,687,713.67/562,081.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,198.68

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