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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,865.24, 776,725.08 and 308,167.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,865.24, 776,725.08 and 308,167.16 is: 425,254.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,865.24 : 776,725.08 = 308,167.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,865.24/776,725.08 = 308,167.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,865.24x = 776,725.08 × 308,167.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,865.24x = 239,361,162,004.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,361,162,004.37/562,865.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,254.83

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