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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,538.67, 776,303.37 and 307,889.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,538.67, 776,303.37 and 307,889.86 is: 424,888.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,538.67 : 776,303.37 = 307,889.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,538.67/776,303.37 = 307,889.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,538.67x = 776,303.37 × 307,889.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,538.67x = 239,015,934,555.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,015,934,555.71/562,538.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,888.01

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