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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,658.81, 776,470.47 and 308,026.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,658.81, 776,470.47 and 308,026.40 is: 425,077.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,658.81 : 776,470.47 = 308,026.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,658.81/776,470.47 = 308,026.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,658.81x = 776,470.47 × 308,026.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,658.81x = 239,173,403,580.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,173,403,580.41/562,658.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,077.15

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