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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,758.64, 771,084.72 and 304,111.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,758.64, 771,084.72 and 304,111.92 is: 419,673.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,758.64 : 771,084.72 = 304,111.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,758.64/771,084.72 = 304,111.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,758.64x = 771,084.72 × 304,111.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,758.64x = 234,496,054,681.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,496,054,681.86/558,758.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,673.25

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