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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,747.10, 769,688.88 and 316,075.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,747.10, 769,688.88 and 316,075.68 is: 436,183.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,747.10 : 769,688.88 = 316,075.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,747.10/769,688.88 = 316,075.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,747.10x = 769,688.88 × 316,075.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,747.10x = 243,279,936,134.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,279,936,134.44/557,747.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,183.24

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