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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,474.72, 778,963.99 and 319,454.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,474.72, 778,963.99 and 319,454.94 is: 440,841.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,474.72 : 778,963.99 = 319,454.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,474.72/778,963.99 = 319,454.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,474.72x = 778,963.99 × 319,454.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,474.72x = 248,843,894,687.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,843,894,687.61/564,474.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,841.52

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