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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,107.71, 761,904.06 and 310,391.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,107.71, 761,904.06 and 310,391.36 is: 428,337.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,107.71 : 761,904.06 = 310,391.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,107.71/761,904.06 = 310,391.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,107.71x = 761,904.06 × 310,391.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,107.71x = 236,488,437,372.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,488,437,372.92/552,107.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,337.50

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