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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,260.76, 767,632.44 and 301,606.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,260.76, 767,632.44 and 301,606.48 is: 416,212.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,260.76 : 767,632.44 = 301,606.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,260.76/767,632.44 = 301,606.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,260.76x = 767,632.44 × 301,606.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,260.76x = 231,522,918,162.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,522,918,162.21/556,260.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,212.93

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