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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,377.76, 778,855.68 and 309,726.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,377.76, 778,855.68 and 309,726.72 is: 427,430.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,377.76 : 778,855.68 = 309,726.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,377.76/778,855.68 = 309,726.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,377.76x = 778,855.68 × 309,726.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,377.76x = 241,232,415,119.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,232,415,119.77/564,377.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,430.76

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