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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540,670.44, 746,093.15 and 298,934.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540,670.44, 746,093.15 and 298,934.04 is: 412,511.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540,670.44 : 746,093.15 = 298,934.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540,670.44/746,093.15 = 298,934.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540,670.44x = 746,093.15 × 298,934.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540,670.44x = 223,032,642,158.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,032,642,158.39/540,670.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,511.25

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