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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,367.83, 764,981.79 and 312,709.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,367.83, 764,981.79 and 312,709.80 is: 431,513.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,367.83 : 764,981.79 = 312,709.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,367.83/764,981.79 = 312,709.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,367.83x = 764,981.79 × 312,709.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,367.83x = 239,217,303,510.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,217,303,510.77/554,367.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,513.68

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