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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,852.09, 771,215.97 and 304,203.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,852.09, 771,215.97 and 304,203.25 is: 419,800.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,852.09 : 771,215.97 = 304,203.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,852.09/771,215.97 = 304,203.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,852.09x = 771,215.97 × 304,203.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,852.09x = 234,606,404,525.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,606,404,525.90/558,852.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,800.53

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