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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,041.22, 765,959.13 and 300,392.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,041.22, 765,959.13 and 300,392.34 is: 414,542.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,041.22 : 765,959.13 = 300,392.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,041.22/765,959.13 = 300,392.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,041.22x = 765,959.13 × 300,392.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,041.22x = 230,088,255,405.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,088,255,405.06/555,041.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,542.64

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