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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,122.05, 775,708.79 and 320,482.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,122.05, 775,708.79 and 320,482.44 is: 442,254.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,122.05 : 775,708.79 = 320,482.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,122.05/775,708.79 = 320,482.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,122.05x = 775,708.79 × 320,482.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,122.05x = 248,601,044,146.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,601,044,146.24/562,122.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,254.57

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