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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563,522.72, 777,741.08 and 348,731.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563,522.72, 777,741.08 and 348,731.96 is: 481,299.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563,522.72 : 777,741.08 = 348,731.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563,522.72/777,741.08 = 348,731.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563,522.72x = 777,741.08 × 348,731.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563,522.72x = 271,223,171,200.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,223,171,200.92/563,522.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,299.44

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