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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,462.28, 770,255.59 and 386,667.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,462.28, 770,255.59 and 386,667.76 is: 533,309.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,462.28 : 770,255.59 = 386,667.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,462.28/770,255.59 = 386,667.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,462.28x = 770,255.59 × 386,667.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,462.28x = 297,833,003,612.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,833,003,612.78/558,462.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,309.08

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