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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,730.96, 776,571 and 308,105.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,730.96, 776,571 and 308,105.84 is: 425,187.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,730.96 : 776,571 = 308,105.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,730.96/776,571 = 308,105.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,730.96x = 776,571 × 308,105.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,730.96x = 239,266,060,274.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,266,060,274.64/562,730.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,187.30

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