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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,999.63, 779,705.21 and 306,879.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,999.63, 779,705.21 and 306,879.08 is: 423,496.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,999.63 : 779,705.21 = 306,879.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,999.63/779,705.21 = 306,879.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,999.63x = 779,705.21 × 306,879.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,999.63x = 239,275,214,384.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,275,214,384.68/564,999.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,496.23

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