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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,086.63, 779,815.83 and 306,961.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,086.63, 779,815.83 and 306,961.23 is: 423,604.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,086.63 : 779,815.83 = 306,961.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,086.63/779,815.83 = 306,961.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,086.63x = 779,815.83 × 306,961.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,086.63x = 239,373,226,350.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,373,226,350.27/565,086.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,604.48

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