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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,759.16, 558,614.88 and 336,655.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404,759.16, 558,614.88 and 336,655.98 is: 464,624.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,759.16 : 558,614.88 = 336,655.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,759.16/558,614.88 = 336,655.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,759.16x = 558,614.88 × 336,655.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,759.16x = 188,061,039,868.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,061,039,868.98/404,759.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,624.54

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