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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,213.92, 770,327.97 and 303,559.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,213.92, 770,327.97 and 303,559.64 is: 418,908.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,213.92 : 770,327.97 = 303,559.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,213.92/770,327.97 = 303,559.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,213.92x = 770,327.97 × 303,559.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,213.92x = 233,840,477,403.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,840,477,403.49/558,213.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,908.36

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