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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,230.72, 747,265.92 and 337,363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,230.72, 747,265.92 and 337,363.20 is: 465,790.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,230.72 : 747,265.92 = 337,363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,230.72/747,265.92 = 337,363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,230.72x = 747,265.92 × 337,363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,230.72x = 252,100,022,022.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,100,022,022.14/541,230.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,790.30

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