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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,920.50, 771,410.88 and 329,464.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,920.50, 771,410.88 and 329,464.16 is: 454,719.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,920.50 : 771,410.88 = 329,464.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,920.50/771,410.88 = 329,464.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,920.50x = 771,410.88 × 329,464.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,920.50x = 254,152,232,089.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,152,232,089.69/558,920.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,719.83

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