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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,292.56, 770,421.60 and 303,643.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,292.56, 770,421.60 and 303,643.68 is: 419,016.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,292.56 : 770,421.60 = 303,643.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,292.56/770,421.60 = 303,643.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,292.56x = 770,421.60 × 303,643.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,292.56x = 233,933,649,775.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,933,649,775.49/558,292.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,016.24

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