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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,298.72, 801,743.24 and 297,774.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,298.72, 801,743.24 and 297,774.72 is: 446,826.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,298.72 : 801,743.24 = 297,774.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,298.72/801,743.24 = 297,774.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,298.72x = 801,743.24 × 297,774.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,298.72x = 238,738,868,802.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,738,868,802.89/534,298.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,826.58

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