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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,846.70, 838,270.05 and 203,742.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,846.70, 838,270.05 and 203,742.70 is: 305,614.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,846.70 : 838,270.05 = 203,742.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,846.70/838,270.05 = 203,742.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,846.70x = 838,270.05 × 203,742.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,846.70x = 170,791,403,316.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,791,403,316.14/558,846.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,614.05

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