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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553,313.70, 763,581.33 and 338,407.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553,313.70, 763,581.33 and 338,407.74 is: 467,007.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553,313.70 : 763,581.33 = 338,407.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553,313.70/763,581.33 = 338,407.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553,313.70x = 763,581.33 × 338,407.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553,313.70x = 258,401,832,191.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,401,832,191.49/553,313.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,007.83

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