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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,676.62, 737,862.82 and 292,982.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,676.62, 737,862.82 and 292,982.76 is: 404,321.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,676.62 : 737,862.82 = 292,982.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,676.62/737,862.82 = 292,982.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,676.62x = 737,862.82 × 292,982.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,676.62x = 216,181,085,504.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,181,085,504.98/534,676.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,321.19

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