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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,613.82, 776,387.76 and 320,974.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,613.82, 776,387.76 and 320,974.62 is: 442,933.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,613.82 : 776,387.76 = 320,974.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,613.82/776,387.76 = 320,974.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,613.82x = 776,387.76 × 320,974.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,613.82x = 249,200,766,238.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,200,766,238.65/562,613.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,933.96

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