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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,547.47, 776,285.71 and 307,849.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,547.47, 776,285.71 and 307,849.45 is: 424,815.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,547.47 : 776,285.71 = 307,849.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,547.47/776,285.71 = 307,849.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,547.47x = 776,285.71 × 307,849.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,547.47x = 238,979,128,866.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,979,128,866.36/562,547.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,815.93

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