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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,323.54, 760,908.77 and 336,588.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,323.54, 760,908.77 and 336,588.08 is: 464,541.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,323.54 : 760,908.77 = 336,588.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,323.54/760,908.77 = 336,588.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,323.54x = 760,908.77 × 336,588.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,323.54x = 256,112,821,949.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,112,821,949.46/551,323.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,541.79

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