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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533,864.21, 737,532.83 and 350,537.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533,864.21, 737,532.83 and 350,537.72 is: 484,267.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533,864.21 : 737,532.83 = 350,537.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533,864.21/737,532.83 = 350,537.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533,864.21x = 737,532.83 × 350,537.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533,864.21x = 258,533,074,900.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,533,074,900.66/533,864.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,267.48

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