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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,325.03, 747,008.12 and 296,315.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,325.03, 747,008.12 and 296,315.42 is: 408,904.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,325.03 : 747,008.12 = 296,315.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,325.03/747,008.12 = 296,315.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,325.03x = 747,008.12 × 296,315.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,325.03x = 221,350,021,826.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,350,021,826.96/541,325.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,904.10

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