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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,009.99, 779,368.48 and 335,411.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,009.99, 779,368.48 and 335,411.44 is: 462,662.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,009.99 : 779,368.48 = 335,411.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,009.99/779,368.48 = 335,411.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,009.99x = 779,368.48 × 335,411.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,009.99x = 261,409,104,167.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,409,104,167.41/565,009.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,662.80

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