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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,230.08, 737,273.28 and 307,890.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,230.08, 737,273.28 and 307,890.88 is: 424,910.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,230.08 : 737,273.28 = 307,890.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,230.08/737,273.28 = 307,890.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,230.08x = 737,273.28 × 307,890.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,230.08x = 226,999,718,979.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,999,718,979.69/534,230.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,910.03

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