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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,870.84, 776,746.72 and 321,149.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,870.84, 776,746.72 and 321,149.02 is: 443,177.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,870.84 : 776,746.72 = 321,149.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,870.84/776,746.72 = 321,149.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,870.84x = 776,746.72 × 321,149.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,870.84x = 249,451,447,916.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,451,447,916.21/562,870.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,177.07

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