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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,950.90, 771,366.11 and 304,316.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,950.90, 771,366.11 and 304,316.06 is: 419,963.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,950.90 : 771,366.11 = 304,316.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,950.90/771,366.11 = 304,316.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,950.90x = 771,366.11 × 304,316.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,950.90x = 234,739,090,034.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,739,090,034.32/558,950.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,963.71

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