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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539,224.23, 744,094.89 and 297,506.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539,224.23, 744,094.89 and 297,506.79 is: 410,540.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539,224.23 : 744,094.89 = 297,506.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539,224.23/744,094.89 = 297,506.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539,224.23x = 744,094.89 × 297,506.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539,224.23x = 221,373,282,179.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,373,282,179.30/539,224.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,540.31

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