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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,545.76, 770,770.12 and 303,897.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,545.76, 770,770.12 and 303,897.96 is: 419,366.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,545.76 : 770,770.12 = 303,897.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,545.76/770,770.12 = 303,897.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,545.76x = 770,770.12 × 303,897.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,545.76x = 234,235,467,096.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,235,467,096.96/558,545.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,366.66

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