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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,290.62, 765,251.55 and 363,635.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,290.62, 765,251.55 and 363,635.34 is: 502,033.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,290.62 : 765,251.55 = 363,635.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,290.62/765,251.55 = 363,635.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,290.62x = 765,251.55 × 363,635.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,290.62x = 278,272,507,569.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,272,507,569.78/554,290.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,033.59

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