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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,955.02, 767,217.78 and 301,306.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,955.02, 767,217.78 and 301,306.24 is: 415,802.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,955.02 : 767,217.78 = 301,306.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,955.02/767,217.78 = 301,306.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,955.02x = 767,217.78 × 301,306.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,955.02x = 231,167,504,552.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,167,504,552.95/555,955.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,802.53

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