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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532,371.73, 734,683.37 and 290,654.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532,371.73, 734,683.37 and 290,654.92 is: 401,109.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532,371.73 : 734,683.37 = 290,654.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532,371.73/734,683.37 = 290,654.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532,371.73x = 734,683.37 × 290,654.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532,371.73x = 213,539,332,459.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,539,332,459.26/532,371.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,109.45

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