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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,366.64, 737,427.10 and 289,354.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,366.64, 737,427.10 and 289,354.08 is: 399,309.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,366.64 : 737,427.10 = 289,354.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,366.64/737,427.10 = 289,354.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,366.64x = 737,427.10 × 289,354.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,366.64x = 213,377,540,087.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,377,540,087.57/534,366.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,309.25

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