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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,053.22, 765,975.69 and 300,404.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,053.22, 765,975.69 and 300,404.34 is: 414,559.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,053.22 : 765,975.69 = 300,404.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,053.22/765,975.69 = 300,404.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,053.22x = 765,975.69 × 300,404.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,053.22x = 230,102,421,610.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,102,421,610.50/555,053.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,559.20

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