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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,366.74, 770,682.96 and 316,790.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,366.74, 770,682.96 and 316,790.72 is: 437,248.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,366.74 : 770,682.96 = 316,790.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,366.74/770,682.96 = 316,790.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,366.74x = 770,682.96 × 316,790.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,366.74x = 244,145,209,790.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,145,209,790.13/558,366.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,248.84

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