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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,010.28, 778,176.42 and 362,922.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,010.28, 778,176.42 and 362,922.92 is: 500,732.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,010.28 : 778,176.42 = 362,922.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,010.28/778,176.42 = 362,922.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,010.28x = 778,176.42 × 362,922.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,010.28x = 282,418,058,621.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,418,058,621.55/564,010.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,732.11

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