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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,969.65, 765,858.12 and 300,320.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,969.65, 765,858.12 and 300,320.84 is: 414,442.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,969.65 : 765,858.12 = 300,320.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,969.65/765,858.12 = 300,320.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,969.65x = 765,858.12 × 300,320.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,969.65x = 230,003,149,681.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,003,149,681.72/554,969.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,442.75

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