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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,652.59, 778,878.50 and 335,058.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,652.59, 778,878.50 and 335,058.90 is: 462,178.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,652.59 : 778,878.50 = 335,058.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,652.59/778,878.50 = 335,058.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,652.59x = 778,878.50 × 335,058.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,652.59x = 260,970,171,768.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,970,171,768.36/564,652.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,178.30

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