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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,873.93, 776,756.70 and 304,748.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,873.93, 776,756.70 and 304,748.82 is: 420,548.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,873.93 : 776,756.70 = 304,748.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,873.93/776,756.70 = 304,748.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,873.93x = 776,756.70 × 304,748.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,873.93x = 236,715,687,752.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,715,687,752.09/562,873.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,548.33

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