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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,674.20, 779,251.72 and 310,041.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,674.20, 779,251.72 and 310,041.80 is: 427,858.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,674.20 : 779,251.72 = 310,041.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,674.20/779,251.72 = 310,041.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,674.20x = 779,251.72 × 310,041.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,674.20x = 241,600,605,921.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,600,605,921.90/564,674.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,858.41

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