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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,314.96, 776,005.83 and 307,671.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,314.96, 776,005.83 and 307,671.57 is: 424,592.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,314.96 : 776,005.83 = 307,671.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,314.96/776,005.83 = 307,671.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,314.96x = 776,005.83 × 307,671.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,314.96x = 238,754,932,045.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,754,932,045.25/562,314.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,592.89

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