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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,969.97, 765,858.55 and 300,321.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,969.97, 765,858.55 and 300,321.15 is: 414,443.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,969.97 : 765,858.55 = 300,321.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,969.97/765,858.55 = 300,321.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,969.97x = 765,858.55 × 300,321.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,969.97x = 230,003,520,473.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,003,520,473.33/554,969.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,443.19

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