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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563,197.78, 777,206.46 and 305,069.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563,197.78, 777,206.46 and 305,069.80 is: 420,992.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563,197.78 : 777,206.46 = 305,069.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563,197.78/777,206.46 = 305,069.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563,197.78x = 777,206.46 × 305,069.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563,197.78x = 237,102,219,310.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,102,219,310.91/563,197.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,992.82

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