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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,115.56, 775,699.80 and 320,475.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,115.56, 775,699.80 and 320,475.94 is: 442,245.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,115.56 : 775,699.80 = 320,475.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,115.56/775,699.80 = 320,475.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,115.56x = 775,699.80 × 320,475.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,115.56x = 248,593,122,562.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,593,122,562.81/562,115.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,245.58

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