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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,552.76, 769,420.80 and 302,901.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,552.76, 769,420.80 and 302,901.72 is: 418,003.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,552.76 : 769,420.80 = 302,901.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,552.76/769,420.80 = 302,901.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,552.76x = 769,420.80 × 302,901.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,552.76x = 233,058,883,723.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,058,883,723.78/557,552.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,003.28

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