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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535,346.72, 801,617.20 and 376,716.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535,346.72, 801,617.20 and 376,716.32 is: 564,087.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,346.72 : 801,617.20 = 376,716.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,346.72/801,617.20 = 376,716.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,346.72x = 801,617.20 × 376,716.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,346.72x = 301,982,281,632.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,982,281,632.70/535,346.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,087.29

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