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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,997.25, 776,941.67 and 336,642.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,997.25, 776,941.67 and 336,642.75 is: 464,570.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,997.25 : 776,941.67 = 336,642.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,997.25/776,941.67 = 336,642.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,997.25x = 776,941.67 × 336,642.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,997.25x = 261,551,781,220.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,551,781,220.00/562,997.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,570.26

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