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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,787.05, 760,332.69 and 336,012.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,787.05, 760,332.69 and 336,012.70 is: 463,847.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,787.05 : 760,332.69 = 336,012.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,787.05/760,332.69 = 336,012.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,787.05x = 760,332.69 × 336,012.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,787.05x = 255,481,440,065.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,481,440,065.16/550,787.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,847.94

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