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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,095.79, 835,323.23 and 297,112.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,095.79, 835,323.23 and 297,112.69 is: 445,498.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,095.79 : 835,323.23 = 297,112.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,095.79/835,323.23 = 297,112.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,095.79x = 835,323.23 × 297,112.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,095.79x = 248,185,133,671.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,185,133,671.72/557,095.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,498.13

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