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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559,964.70, 839,947.05 and 371,007.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559,964.70, 839,947.05 and 371,007.90 is: 556,511.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559,964.70 : 839,947.05 = 371,007.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559,964.70/839,947.05 = 371,007.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559,964.70x = 839,947.05 × 371,007.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559,964.70x = 311,626,991,131.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,626,991,131.70/559,964.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,511.85

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