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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,068.67, 770,140.17 and 303,425.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,068.67, 770,140.17 and 303,425.28 is: 418,729.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,068.67 : 770,140.17 = 303,425.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,068.67/770,140.17 = 303,425.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,068.67x = 770,140.17 × 303,425.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,068.67x = 233,679,996,721.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,679,996,721.50/558,068.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,729.83

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