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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,026.72, 736,957.95 and 292,324.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,026.72, 736,957.95 and 292,324.72 is: 403,408.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,026.72 : 736,957.95 = 292,324.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,026.72/736,957.95 = 292,324.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,026.72x = 736,957.95 × 292,324.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,026.72x = 215,431,023,431.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,431,023,431.55/534,026.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,408.70

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