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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,098.54, 742,547.91 and 334,145.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,098.54, 742,547.91 and 334,145.07 is: 461,102.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,098.54 : 742,547.91 = 334,145.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,098.54/742,547.91 = 334,145.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,098.54x = 742,547.91 × 334,145.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,098.54x = 248,118,723,365.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,118,723,365.30/538,098.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,102.76

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