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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,666.12, 770,957.82 and 304,017.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,666.12, 770,957.82 and 304,017.24 is: 419,543.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,666.12 : 770,957.82 = 304,017.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,666.12/770,957.82 = 304,017.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,666.12x = 770,957.82 × 304,017.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,666.12x = 234,384,468,592.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,384,468,592.82/558,666.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,543.02

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