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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,546.60, 776,284.51 and 307,848.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,546.60, 776,284.51 and 307,848.58 is: 424,814.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,546.60 : 776,284.51 = 307,848.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,546.60/776,284.51 = 307,848.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,546.60x = 776,284.51 × 307,848.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,546.60x = 238,978,084,079.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,978,084,079.50/562,546.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,814.73

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