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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,281.60, 829,346.40 and 394,726.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,281.60, 829,346.40 and 394,726.40 is: 590,611.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,281.60 : 829,346.40 = 394,726.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,281.60/829,346.40 = 394,726.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,281.60x = 829,346.40 × 394,726.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,281.60x = 327,364,918,824.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,364,918,824.96/554,281.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,611.20

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