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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,105.80, 778,461.47 and 305,982.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,105.80, 778,461.47 and 305,982.11 is: 422,252.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,105.80 : 778,461.47 = 305,982.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,105.80/778,461.47 = 305,982.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,105.80x = 778,461.47 × 305,982.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,105.80x = 238,195,277,722.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,195,277,722.08/564,105.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,252.84

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