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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553,775.54, 764,210.52 and 299,126.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553,775.54, 764,210.52 and 299,126.72 is: 412,795.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553,775.54 : 764,210.52 = 299,126.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553,775.54/764,210.52 = 299,126.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553,775.54x = 764,210.52 × 299,126.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553,775.54x = 228,595,786,237.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,595,786,237.09/553,775.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,795.02

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