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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,013.64, 778,334.60 and 309,363

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,013.64, 778,334.60 and 309,363 is: 426,918.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,013.64 : 778,334.60 = 309,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,013.64/778,334.60 = 309,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,013.64x = 778,334.60 × 309,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,013.64x = 240,787,926,859.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,787,926,859.80/564,013.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,918.62

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