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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540,995.49, 746,601.03 and 326,204.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540,995.49, 746,601.03 and 326,204.82 is: 450,179.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540,995.49 : 746,601.03 = 326,204.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540,995.49/746,601.03 = 326,204.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540,995.49x = 746,601.03 × 326,204.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540,995.49x = 243,544,854,602.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,544,854,602.97/540,995.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,179.08

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