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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,247.52, 778,661.53 and 322,535.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,247.52, 778,661.53 and 322,535.27 is: 445,098.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,247.52 : 778,661.53 = 322,535.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,247.52/778,661.53 = 322,535.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,247.52x = 778,661.53 × 322,535.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,247.52x = 251,145,804,484.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,145,804,484.64/564,247.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,098.64

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