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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,541.95, 776,301.97 and 304,413.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,541.95, 776,301.97 and 304,413.25 is: 420,087.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,541.95 : 776,301.97 = 304,413.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,541.95/776,301.97 = 304,413.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,541.95x = 776,301.97 × 304,413.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,541.95x = 236,316,601,787.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,316,601,787.59/562,541.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,087.08

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