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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,541.22, 776,277.09 and 307,843.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,541.22, 776,277.09 and 307,843.20 is: 424,807.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,541.22 : 776,277.09 = 307,843.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,541.22/776,277.09 = 307,843.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,541.22x = 776,277.09 × 307,843.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,541.22x = 238,971,623,472.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,971,623,472.29/562,541.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,807.31

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