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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,997.76, 770,004.21 and 303,346.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,997.76, 770,004.21 and 303,346.72 is: 418,600.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,997.76 : 770,004.21 = 303,346.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,997.76/770,004.21 = 303,346.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,997.76x = 770,004.21 × 303,346.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,997.76x = 233,578,251,489.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,578,251,489.69/557,997.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,600.70

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