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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,034.54, 740,073.84 and 332,303.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,034.54, 740,073.84 and 332,303.19 is: 458,793.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,034.54 : 740,073.84 = 332,303.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,034.54/740,073.84 = 332,303.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,034.54x = 740,073.84 × 332,303.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,034.54x = 245,928,897,867.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,928,897,867.55/536,034.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,793.01

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