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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,273.12, 764,386.80 and 363,217.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,273.12, 764,386.80 and 363,217.12 is: 500,905.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,273.12 : 764,386.80 = 363,217.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,273.12/764,386.80 = 363,217.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,273.12x = 764,386.80 × 363,217.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,273.12x = 277,638,372,062.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,638,372,062.02/554,273.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,905.35

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