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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563,783.16, 844,015.80 and 376,329.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563,783.16, 844,015.80 and 376,329.72 is: 563,387.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563,783.16 : 844,015.80 = 376,329.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563,783.16/844,015.80 = 376,329.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563,783.16x = 844,015.80 × 376,329.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563,783.16x = 317,628,229,689.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,628,229,689.58/563,783.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,387.22

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