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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563,562.92, 777,748.64 and 334,255.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563,562.92, 777,748.64 and 334,255.97 is: 461,292.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563,562.92 : 777,748.64 = 334,255.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563,562.92/777,748.64 = 334,255.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563,562.92x = 777,748.64 × 334,255.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563,562.92x = 259,967,120,519.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,967,120,519.36/563,562.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,292.10

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