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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,112.73, 775,721.69 and 303,994.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,112.73, 775,721.69 and 303,994.72 is: 419,516.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,112.73 : 775,721.69 = 303,994.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,112.73/775,721.69 = 303,994.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,112.73x = 775,721.69 × 303,994.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,112.73x = 235,815,294,070.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,815,294,070.87/562,112.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,516.02

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