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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533,335.52, 735,988.88 and 315,555.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533,335.52, 735,988.88 and 315,555.44 is: 435,458.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533,335.52 : 735,988.88 = 315,555.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533,335.52/735,988.88 = 315,555.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533,335.52x = 735,988.88 × 315,555.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533,335.52x = 232,245,294,863.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,245,294,863.51/533,335.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,458.14

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