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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,714.13, 765,262.35 and 325,155.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,714.13, 765,262.35 and 325,155.03 is: 448,571.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,714.13 : 765,262.35 = 325,155.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,714.13/765,262.35 = 325,155.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,714.13x = 765,262.35 × 325,155.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,714.13x = 248,828,902,372.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,828,902,372.12/554,714.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,571.42

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