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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553,770.06, 764,202.70 and 299,121.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553,770.06, 764,202.70 and 299,121.26 is: 412,787.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553,770.06 : 764,202.70 = 299,121.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553,770.06/764,202.70 = 299,121.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553,770.06x = 764,202.70 × 299,121.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553,770.06x = 228,589,274,519.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,589,274,519.40/553,770.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,787.35

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