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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,048.72, 765,969.48 and 300,399.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,048.72, 765,969.48 and 300,399.84 is: 414,552.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,048.72 : 765,969.48 = 300,399.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,048.72/765,969.48 = 300,399.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,048.72x = 765,969.48 × 300,399.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,048.72x = 230,097,109,236.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,097,109,236.88/555,048.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,552.99

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