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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,397.58, 776,106.45 and 304,273.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,397.58, 776,106.45 and 304,273.71 is: 419,896.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,397.58 : 776,106.45 = 304,273.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,397.58/776,106.45 = 304,273.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,397.58x = 776,106.45 × 304,273.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,397.58x = 236,148,788,896.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,148,788,896.43/562,397.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,896.52

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