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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,007.08, 764,590.52 and 321,485.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,007.08, 764,590.52 and 321,485.24 is: 443,684.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,007.08 : 764,590.52 = 321,485.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,007.08/764,590.52 = 321,485.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,007.08x = 764,590.52 × 321,485.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,007.08x = 245,804,569,539.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,804,569,539.11/554,007.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,684.89

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