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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,291.93, 737,322.84 and 292,589.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,291.93, 737,322.84 and 292,589.28 is: 403,773.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,291.93 : 737,322.84 = 292,589.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,291.93/737,322.84 = 292,589.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,291.93x = 737,322.84 × 292,589.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,291.93x = 215,732,757,771.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,732,757,771.32/534,291.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,773.19

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