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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,235.61, 778,645.06 and 322,523.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,235.61, 778,645.06 and 322,523.37 is: 445,082.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,235.61 : 778,645.06 = 322,523.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,235.61/778,645.06 = 322,523.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,235.61x = 778,645.06 × 322,523.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,235.61x = 251,131,227,978.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,131,227,978.74/564,235.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,082.21

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