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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,214.36, 766,197.48 and 300,564.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,214.36, 766,197.48 and 300,564.94 is: 414,780.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,214.36 : 766,197.48 = 300,564.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,214.36/766,197.48 = 300,564.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,214.36x = 766,197.48 × 300,564.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,214.36x = 230,292,099,604.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,292,099,604.35/555,214.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,780.52

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