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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,160.80, 770,253.12 and 303,509.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,160.80, 770,253.12 and 303,509.76 is: 418,838.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,160.80 : 770,253.12 = 303,509.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,160.80/770,253.12 = 303,509.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,160.80x = 770,253.12 × 303,509.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,160.80x = 233,779,339,590.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,779,339,590.45/558,160.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,838.69

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