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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,223.74, 770,330.73 and 316,527.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,223.74, 770,330.73 and 316,527.84 is: 436,798.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,223.74 : 770,330.73 = 316,527.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,223.74/770,330.73 = 316,527.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,223.74x = 770,330.73 × 316,527.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,223.74x = 243,831,122,052.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,831,122,052.52/558,223.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,798.20

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