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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535,770.96, 739,387.08 and 320,946

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535,770.96, 739,387.08 and 320,946 is: 442,919.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,770.96 : 739,387.08 = 320,946 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,770.96/739,387.08 = 320,946/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,770.96x = 739,387.08 × 320,946
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,770.96x = 237,303,325,777.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,303,325,777.68/535,770.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,919.35

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