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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,573.63, 776,358.89 and 307,919.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,573.63, 776,358.89 and 307,919.35 is: 424,932.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,573.63 : 776,358.89 = 307,919.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,573.63/776,358.89 = 307,919.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,573.63x = 776,358.89 × 307,919.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,573.63x = 239,055,924,775.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,055,924,775.52/562,573.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,932.69

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