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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,996.26, 770,002.14 and 303,345.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,996.26, 770,002.14 and 303,345.22 is: 418,598.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,996.26 : 770,002.14 = 303,345.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,996.26/770,002.14 = 303,345.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,996.26x = 770,002.14 × 303,345.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,996.26x = 233,576,468,558.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,576,468,558.77/557,996.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,598.63

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