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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,995.31, 765,895.94 and 300,346.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,995.31, 765,895.94 and 300,346.52 is: 414,479.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,995.31 : 765,895.94 = 300,346.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,995.31/765,895.94 = 300,346.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,995.31x = 765,895.94 × 300,346.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,995.31x = 230,034,174,929.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,034,174,929.92/554,995.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,479.50

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