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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533,663.28, 736,495.24 and 304,226

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533,663.28, 736,495.24 and 304,226 is: 419,854.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533,663.28 : 736,495.24 = 304,226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533,663.28/736,495.24 = 304,226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533,663.28x = 736,495.24 × 304,226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533,663.28x = 224,061,000,884.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,061,000,884.24/533,663.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,854.63

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