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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,932.58, 738,282.60 and 331,049.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,932.58, 738,282.60 and 331,049.22 is: 456,894.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,932.58 : 738,282.60 = 331,049.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,932.58/738,282.60 = 331,049.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,932.58x = 738,282.60 × 331,049.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,932.58x = 244,407,878,869.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,407,878,869.57/534,932.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,894.73

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