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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553,975.76, 764,316.60 and 338,891.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553,975.76, 764,316.60 and 338,891.60 is: 467,566.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553,975.76 : 764,316.60 = 338,891.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553,975.76/764,316.60 = 338,891.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553,975.76x = 764,316.60 × 338,891.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553,975.76x = 259,020,475,480.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,020,475,480.56/553,975.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,566.44

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