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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,258.76, 767,629.68 and 301,604.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,258.76, 767,629.68 and 301,604.48 is: 416,210.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,258.76 : 767,629.68 = 301,604.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,258.76/767,629.68 = 301,604.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,258.76x = 767,629.68 × 301,604.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,258.76x = 231,520,550,468.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,520,550,468.97/556,258.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,210.17

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