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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,341.47, 764,716.20 and 358,040.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,341.47, 764,716.20 and 358,040.45 is: 493,918.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,341.47 : 764,716.20 = 358,040.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,341.47/764,716.20 = 358,040.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,341.47x = 764,716.20 × 358,040.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,341.47x = 273,799,332,370.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,799,332,370.29/554,341.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,918.18

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