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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,113.76, 778,463.64 and 309,462.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,113.76, 778,463.64 and 309,462.72 is: 427,051.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,113.76 : 778,463.64 = 309,462.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,113.76/778,463.64 = 309,462.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,113.76x = 778,463.64 × 309,462.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,113.76x = 240,905,475,455.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,905,475,455.50/564,113.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,051.23

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