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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,261.06, 775,843.77 and 335,858.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,261.06, 775,843.77 and 335,858.50 is: 463,439.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,261.06 : 775,843.77 = 335,858.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,261.06/775,843.77 = 335,858.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,261.06x = 775,843.77 × 335,858.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,261.06x = 260,573,724,826.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,573,724,826.55/562,261.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,439.04

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