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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,764.64, 771,093 and 304,117.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,764.64, 771,093 and 304,117.92 is: 419,681.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,764.64 : 771,093 = 304,117.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,764.64/771,093 = 304,117.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,764.64x = 771,093 × 304,117.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,764.64x = 234,503,199,286.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,503,199,286.56/558,764.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,681.53

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