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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,918.30, 771,304.98 and 313,869

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,918.30, 771,304.98 and 313,869 is: 433,137.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,918.30 : 771,304.98 = 313,869 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,918.30/771,304.98 = 313,869/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,918.30x = 771,304.98 × 313,869
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,918.30x = 242,088,722,767.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,088,722,767.62/558,918.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,137.94

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