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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,908.89, 779,571.76 and 306,783.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,908.89, 779,571.76 and 306,783.81 is: 423,360.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,908.89 : 779,571.76 = 306,783.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,908.89/779,571.76 = 306,783.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,908.89x = 779,571.76 × 306,783.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,908.89x = 239,159,992,161.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,159,992,161.29/564,908.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,360.29

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