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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,388.42, 776,093.89 and 304,264.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,388.42, 776,093.89 and 304,264.56 is: 419,883.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,388.42 : 776,093.89 = 304,264.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,388.42/776,093.89 = 304,264.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,388.42x = 776,093.89 × 304,264.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,388.42x = 236,137,865,959.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,137,865,959.54/562,388.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,883.94

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