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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,659.96, 769,575.47 and 303,011.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,659.96, 769,575.47 and 303,011.15 is: 418,157.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,659.96 : 769,575.47 = 303,011.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,659.96/769,575.47 = 303,011.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,659.96x = 769,575.47 × 303,011.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,659.96x = 233,189,942,813.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,189,942,813.56/557,659.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,157.95

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