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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,680.96, 747,396 and 348,189.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,680.96, 747,396 and 348,189.76 is: 480,422.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,680.96 : 747,396 = 348,189.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,680.96/747,396 = 348,189.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,680.96x = 747,396 × 348,189.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,680.96x = 260,235,633,864.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,235,633,864.96/541,680.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,422.34

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