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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,013.16, 765,918.16 and 300,364.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,013.16, 765,918.16 and 300,364.28 is: 414,502.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,013.16 : 765,918.16 = 300,364.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,013.16/765,918.16 = 300,364.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,013.16x = 765,918.16 × 300,364.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,013.16x = 230,054,456,667.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,054,456,667.33/555,013.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,502.71

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