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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,483.42, 778,958.69 and 335,050.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,483.42, 778,958.69 and 335,050.72 is: 462,353.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,483.42 : 778,958.69 = 335,050.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,483.42/778,958.69 = 335,050.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,483.42x = 778,958.69 × 335,050.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,483.42x = 260,990,666,312.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,990,666,312.11/564,483.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,353.11

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