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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,994.08, 767,251.08 and 301,339.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,994.08, 767,251.08 and 301,339.80 is: 415,837.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,994.08 : 767,251.08 = 301,339.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,994.08/767,251.08 = 301,339.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,994.08x = 767,251.08 × 301,339.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,994.08x = 231,203,286,996.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,203,286,996.98/555,994.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,837.68

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