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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,267.86, 778,689.75 and 322,555.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,267.86, 778,689.75 and 322,555.76 is: 445,127.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,267.86 : 778,689.75 = 322,555.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,267.86/778,689.75 = 322,555.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,267.86x = 778,689.75 × 322,555.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,267.86x = 251,170,864,115.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,170,864,115.46/564,267.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,127.01

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