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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,427.78, 765,109.29 and 312,709.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,427.78, 765,109.29 and 312,709.62 is: 431,538.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,427.78 : 765,109.29 = 312,709.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,427.78/765,109.29 = 312,709.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,427.78x = 765,109.29 × 312,709.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,427.78x = 239,257,035,334.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,257,035,334.37/554,427.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,538.69

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