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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563,043.76, 777,013.02 and 321,321.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563,043.76, 777,013.02 and 321,321.52 is: 443,430.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563,043.76 : 777,013.02 = 321,321.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563,043.76/777,013.02 = 321,321.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563,043.76x = 777,013.02 × 321,321.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563,043.76x = 249,671,004,646.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,671,004,646.19/563,043.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,430.91

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