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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,811.84, 740,800.08 and 295,110

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,811.84, 740,800.08 and 295,110 is: 407,251.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,811.84 : 740,800.08 = 295,110 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,811.84/740,800.08 = 295,110/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,811.84x = 740,800.08 × 295,110
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,811.84x = 218,617,511,608.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,617,511,608.80/536,811.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,251.66

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