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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,462.71, 778,947.44 and 319,442.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,462.71, 778,947.44 and 319,442.94 is: 440,824.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,462.71 : 778,947.44 = 319,442.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,462.71/778,947.44 = 319,442.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,462.71x = 778,947.44 × 319,442.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,462.71x = 248,829,258,741.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,829,258,741.86/564,462.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,824.97

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