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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563,169.41, 777,201.78 and 348,421.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563,169.41, 777,201.78 and 348,421.13 is: 480,838.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563,169.41 : 777,201.78 = 348,421.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563,169.41/777,201.78 = 348,421.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563,169.41x = 777,201.78 × 348,421.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563,169.41x = 270,793,518,539.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,793,518,539.60/563,169.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,838.48

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