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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,173.84, 775,799.64 and 307,524.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,173.84, 775,799.64 and 307,524.96 is: 424,384.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,173.84 : 775,799.64 = 307,524.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,173.84/775,799.64 = 307,524.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,173.84x = 775,799.64 × 307,524.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,173.84x = 238,577,753,259.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,577,753,259.01/562,173.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,384.30

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