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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,310.76, 759,107.07 and 346,038.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,310.76, 759,107.07 and 346,038.30 is: 477,330.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,310.76 : 759,107.07 = 346,038.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,310.76/759,107.07 = 346,038.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,310.76x = 759,107.07 × 346,038.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,310.76x = 262,680,120,020.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,680,120,020.78/550,310.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,330.52

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