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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559,326.84, 771,867.08 and 304,678

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559,326.84, 771,867.08 and 304,678 is: 420,453.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559,326.84 : 771,867.08 = 304,678 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559,326.84/771,867.08 = 304,678/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559,326.84x = 771,867.08 × 304,678
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559,326.84x = 235,170,918,200.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,170,918,200.24/559,326.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,453.48

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